Surrey · England
Tapas Catering in South Earlswood
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in South Earlswood and across Surrey.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in South Earlswood
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in South Earlswood
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include evening grazing and tapas before paella, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like South Earlswood, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in South Earlswood
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Christ the King, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in South Earlswood 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, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share.
Staff to serve canapés.
Also in South Earlswood
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Tapas for events in South Earlswood
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. Events in South Earlswood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from South Earlswood to Guildford (18 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around South Earlswood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north. South Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area. From Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
Questions from South Earlswood
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like South Earlswood?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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