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Tapas Catering for Norwood Hill events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Norwood Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Norwood Hill
About our tapas catering in Norwood Hill
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are patatas bravas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for table tapas as a starter and receptions and drinks parties.
Near Norwood Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- We cover Norwood Hill and the whole of Surrey
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Norwood Hill
Also in Norwood Hill
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Norwood Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or RH6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Norwood Hill
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Norwood Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Norwood Hill: venues and local tips
Norwood Hill is about 2 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. For an event in Norwood Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Parks such as Edolph's Copse have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Norwood Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Norwood Hill is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RH6 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover events in Nalderswood (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (2 miles south), Cudworth (2 miles south-west), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (4.2 miles north) and Langley Green Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Norwood Hill includes Reigate Heath.
Your questions about tapas catering in Norwood Hill
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Edolph's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cater in Norwood Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Norwood Hill is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
- 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