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Tapas Catering for Reigate events
Looking for tapas catering in Reigate? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Reigate
Tapas catering in Reigate, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For birthday and anniversary parties and table tapas as a starter, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers for your guests.
In Reigate, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Reigate: venues and local tips
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Reigate. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Reigate to Guildford (16 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Reigate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Castle Grounds have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Reigate is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in RH2 and RH1, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Church Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Reigate is on the A25 and A217, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Reigate for tapas catering include South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Reigate is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Reigate College (within half a mile north) and Reigate Grammar School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (less than half a mile west)
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Common questions in Reigate
What’s the nearest station to Reigate for guests?
Reigate has its own station: Reigate station.
Could we have live paella in Castle Grounds?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
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.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Reigate is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Reigate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Add a live paella main.
Nearby places to Reigate
What else we do in Reigate
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose tapas catering in Reigate?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Reigate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
For guests coming by train, Reigate station is in Reigate itself.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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