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Tapas Catering for Nork events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Nork and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Nork
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Tapas catering in Nork, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For table tapas as a starter and engagement parties, we can cook padrón peppers, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Tapas make a party in Nork easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Nork until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Nork?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
Parks such as Priest Hill have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
Towns and villages near Nork
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Nork: your questions answered
Is Nork close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Nork for guests?
Banstead station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Planning a tapas spread in Nork
Nork is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Nork or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Nork include Fitznells Manor (2.4 miles north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.5 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: Banstead station is about 0.6 miles away. Nork is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the SM7 and KT17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Rowan Close, Parsonsfield Road and Nork Way or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nork sits on or near the B291, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Nork for tapas catering include Epsom Downs (1 mile west), Great Burgh (1 mile south-west), Burgh Heath (1 mile south), North Looe (1 mile north-west) and Tattenham Corner (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cockney Museum (3 miles north) and Banstead Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Nork include The Beacon School (0.6 miles south-east) and The Beacon School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.8 miles north)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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