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Tapas & canapé catering in Outwood, Surrey
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Outwood and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Outwood
How our tapas catering works in Outwood
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For drinks reception canapés and work receptions, we can cook tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Outwood, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Questions from Outwood
Which station should guests use for Outwood?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Outwood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Outwood is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Outwood
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Outwood and Surrey:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Nearby places to Outwood
What else we do in Outwood
Tapas for events in Outwood
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Across the RH1 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.2 miles west. If you are looking at a historic venue around Outwood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in RH1, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Castle pub (within half a mile west)
- 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