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Tapas Catering for South Nutfield events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in South Nutfield and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in South Nutfield?
Tapas catering for your event in South Nutfield
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s anniversary parties and evening sharing boards, we will put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo and more.
For a country party near South Nutfield, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Nearby places to South Nutfield
Other catering in South Nutfield
Your questions about tapas catering in South Nutfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook in the rain?
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 you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much does tapas catering cost in South Nutfield?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What affects the price in South Nutfield
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
For event organisers in South Nutfield
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
South Nutfield: venues and local tips
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Events in South Nutfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Nutfield station is in South Nutfield itself. If you’re looking at a historic venue around South Nutfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of South Nutfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue. Close by, we cover events in Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near South Nutfield include The Carrington School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (0.9 miles north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why South Nutfield hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in South Nutfield
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in South Nutfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Parks such as Nutfield Marshes have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in South Nutfield until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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