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Tapas Catering for Woldingham events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woldingham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Woldingham
Woldingham questions
What’s the nearest station to Woldingham for guests?
Woldingham station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Tapas catering for your event in Woldingham
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for launches and office parties and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Woldingham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Woldingham is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Woldingham: venues and local tips
Woldingham is about 3 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Woldingham will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Woldingham to London (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (2.2 miles east) and Down House (4.8 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. A picnic in Hill Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Tapas catering in CR3 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Church Road and Ulstan Close. Other places close to Woldingham for tapas catering include Woldingham Garden Village (1 mile north-west), Titsey (2 miles east), Caterham (3 miles west), Tyler's Green (3 miles south-west) and Limpsfield (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Museum (2 miles west) and Warlingham Park Hospital (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Woldingham includes Bay Pond and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Oxted School (2.3 miles south-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Woldingham?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Woldingham, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
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
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Woldingham
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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