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Tapas Catering for Oxted events
Looking for tapas catering in Oxted? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Oxted
Tapas catering in Oxted, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include Serrano ham, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a party in a place like Oxted, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
Events we cater in Oxted
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Agatha's Hall.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Oxted until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RH8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Oxted
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Oxted
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Towns and villages near Oxted
What else we do in Oxted
Oxted: venues and local tips
Oxted is about 7 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH8 area, we can cook for your guests. Oxted is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Oxted include Titsey Place (2 miles north-east) and Quebec House (3.6 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
For tapas catering in RH8, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Station Road West, Station Road East and High Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Oxted sits on or near the A25, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Hurst Green (1 mile south), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles south-west) and The Chart (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Oxted include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- Local schools include Hurst Green Infant School (0.7 miles south-east) and Oxted School (0.7 miles north)
Oxted questions
What’s the nearest station to Oxted for guests?
Hurst Green station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Oxted from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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