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Tapas Catering in Whyteleafe
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Whyteleafe. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
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Perfect for your event in Whyteleafe
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Whyteleafe and Surrey:
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Whyteleafe often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
Tapas catering in Whyteleafe, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are croquetas, tortilla española and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Whyteleafe, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Whyteleafe 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Whyteleafe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Common questions in Whyteleafe
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Blanchman's Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
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Tapas for events in Whyteleafe
Whyteleafe is about 1 mile north of Caterham, in Surrey. For an event in Whyteleafe, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Whyteleafe include Addington Palace (3.9 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (4.7 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Blanchman's Farm have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cater events across CR3. From Station Road, Church Road and Bournefield Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Whyteleafe, we also cover Warlingham (1 mile east), Hamsey Green (1 mile north-east), Kenley (1 mile north-west), Riddlesdown (2 miles north) and Sanderstead (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (4.9 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (0.9 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.9 miles south)
- 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