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Tapas & canapé catering in Nutfield, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Nutfield.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Nutfield
About our tapas catering in Nutfield
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Nutfield. We cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for birthday and anniversary parties and tapas before paella.
In a rural spot like Nutfield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Who books tapas catering in Nutfield?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Nutfield station, about 0.9 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Nutfield
Is Nutfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Nutfield stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Nutfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Also near Nutfield
What else we do in Nutfield
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Surrey, including Nutfield
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Nutfield: venues and local tips
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH1 area, we can cook for your guests. Nutfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Nutfield to London (18 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Nutfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Nutfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Surrey takes in RH1. Streets in the area include High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A25 close by, Nutfield is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include The Carrington School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile east)
- 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