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Tapas Catering in South Godstone
Looking for tapas catering in South Godstone? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in South Godstone
Tapas catering in South Godstone, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for tapas with a paella main course and birthday drinks.
In a rural spot like South Godstone, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Your questions about tapas catering in South Godstone
How far is South Godstone from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at St Stephen: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
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 help you decide the split.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Planning a tapas spread in South Godstone
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. For an event in South Godstone, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. South Godstone is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Historic buildings near South Godstone frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, South Godstone has its own station, Godstone station.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside South Godstone, we cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
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More for events in South Godstone
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in South Godstone is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Occasions we cook for in South Godstone
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
Historic houses near South Godstone include Titsey Place (4.9 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in South Godstone
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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