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Tapas & canapé catering in Smallfield, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Smallfield.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Smallfield
How our tapas catering works in Smallfield
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and engagement celebrations, with Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
Around Smallfield, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Drinks receptions around Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH6, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Smallfield to Guildford (20 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Horley station is about 2 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Smallfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Plough and Furrow pub (less than half a mile east)
Why choose tapas catering in Smallfield?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Smallfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Smallfield
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Smallfield: your questions answered
Is Smallfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you come to Smallfield?
We do. We cook at events in Smallfield and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Smallfield is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Smallfield? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
For event organisers in Smallfield
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. 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.
Towns and villages near Smallfield
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What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Why choose live paella in Smallfield?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Smallfield
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Smallfield and across Surrey
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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