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Tapas Catering in Tandridge
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Tandridge. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Tandridge events
About our tapas catering in Tandridge
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Tandridge, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Tandridge: venues and local tips
Tandridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxted, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH8, we can cook for your guests. Tandridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Godstone station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
This part of Surrey takes in RH8 and RH9, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Jackass Lane, Tandridge Lane and The Walk. If your venue is just outside Tandridge, we also cover Church Town (1 mile north-west), South Godstone (1 mile south-west), Hurst Green (2 miles east), Godstone (2 miles north-west) and Oxted (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (12 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.2 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Tandridge includes Botley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oxted School (2 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Tandridge
What else we do in Tandridge
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Questions from Tandridge
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Bay Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tandridge.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Tandridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Tandridge stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Occasions we cook for in Tandridge
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Tandridge, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near Tandridge often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- 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