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Tapas Catering in Newchapel
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Newchapel: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Newchapel
How our tapas catering works in Newchapel
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include tapas starters and birthday and anniversary parties, with gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Newchapel, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Drinks receptions around Newchapel
Newchapel is about 3 miles north-west of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Events in Newchapel are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Dormans station, about 2 miles east. Parks such as Centenary Fields have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Newchapel, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in RH7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Wembury Park, Eastbourne Road and Wire Mill Lane. Close by, we cover events in Felcourt (1 mile east), Felbridge (2 miles south), Furnace Wood (2 miles south-west), Domewood (2 miles south-west) and Lingfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Also near Newchapel
What else we do in Newchapel
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Newchapel until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Why choose tapas catering in Newchapel?
Tapas are sociable food.
In Newchapel and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Newchapel frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
FAQs for Newchapel
How far is Newchapel from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Newchapel?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff