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Tapas Catering in Paynes Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Paynes Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Paynes Green
About our tapas catering in Paynes Green
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and evening sharing boards, serving Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Paynes Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Drinks receptions around Paynes Green
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. From the centre of Paynes Green to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Paynes Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in RH5 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Paynes Green includes Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Paynes Green questions
Is Paynes Green close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Paynes Green.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Occasions we cook for in Paynes Green
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Parks such as Wallis Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Paynes Green is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- 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