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Tapas Catering for Titsey 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Titsey.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Titsey?
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening receptions in Titsey stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RH8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Titsey
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. On the menu are albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Titsey, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Places near Titsey
Also in Titsey
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Questions from Titsey
What’s the nearest station to Titsey for guests?
Oxted station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St James the Greater: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Drinks receptions around Titsey
Titsey is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH8 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Oxted station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James the Greater. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Titsey, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the RH8 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Titsey for tapas catering include Tatsfield (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile south-west), Moorhouse Bank (2 miles south-east), South Street (2 miles north-east) and The Chart (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles west).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Titsey include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Botley Hill.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Perfect for your event in Titsey
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Titsey, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (within half a mile west) and Quebec House (2.4 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
- 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