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Tapas Catering in Russ Hill
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Russ Hill.
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering in Russ Hill
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or RH6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
About our tapas catering in Russ Hill
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Russ Hill. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary parties and table tapas as a starter, with patatas bravas, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Russ Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Russ Hill: venues and local tips
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Russ Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Russ Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Russ Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Edolph's Copse? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Russ Hill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the RH6 postcode area. For events just outside Russ Hill, we cover Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Russ Hill include Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Your questions about tapas catering in Russ Hill
Is Russ Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Russ Hill?
Ifield station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Russ Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
For event organisers in Russ Hill
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
- 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