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Tapas Catering for Strood Green events
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 Strood Green.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Strood Green
About our tapas catering in Strood Green
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and cocktail parties, with tortilla española, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
Near Strood Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your event in Strood Green
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Strood Green book us for occasions like:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Betchworth station is about 1.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Strood Green is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Strood Green? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Strood Green
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Strood Green: your questions answered
Can you cook in Deepdene Terrace?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Strood Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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More for events in Strood Green
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Strood Green hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Strood Green
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Strood Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Drinks receptions around Strood Green
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Events in Strood Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Strood Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Strood Green to Guildford (13 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Deepdene Terrace? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Strood Green is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the RH3 postcode area. Whether your event is on Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Strood Green for tapas catering include Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
A little further out are Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Ashcombe School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Inn on The Green (0.8 miles north)
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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