Surrey · England
Tapas Catering in Salfords
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Salfords and the surrounding area.
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Salfords
Tapas catering in Salfords, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and tapas starters, with albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Near Salfords, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
FAQs for Salfords
Which station should guests use for Salfords?
Salfords station, in Salfords itself.
Could we have live paella in Earlswood Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Nearby places to Salfords
Also in Salfords
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Salfords has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Salfords
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Salfords, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Historic buildings near Salfords frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ the King. Salfords is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RH1 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Salfords, we also cover South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (2 miles south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Salfords
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Salfords
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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