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Tapas Catering in Sidlow
Looking for tapas catering in Sidlow? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Sidlow
Tapas catering for your event in Sidlow
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are patatas bravas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and sharing tapas starters.
In a rural spot like Sidlow, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Sidlow until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Questions from Sidlow
We’re having a ceremony at Emmanuel Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Sidlow too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How much does tapas catering cost in Sidlow?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Nearby places to Sidlow
More for events in Sidlow
Tapas for events in Sidlow
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Sidlow and nearby villages. Sidlow is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Sidlow to Guildford (16 miles away).
Historic buildings near Sidlow frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Emmanuel Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Sidlow is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Sidlow, we also cover Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles west)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Sidlow
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Sidlow and across Surrey
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Events we cater in Sidlow
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sidlow and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Salfords station is about 1.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- 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