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Tapas & canapé catering in Abinger Bottom, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Abinger Bottom and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Abinger Bottom
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Tapas catering for your event in Abinger Bottom
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and evening sharing boards, serving Serrano ham, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Abinger Bottom, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Places near Abinger Bottom
Other catering in Abinger Bottom
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
For event organisers in Abinger Bottom
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Abinger Bottom? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Questions from Abinger Bottom
Is Abinger Bottom close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Abinger Bottom for guests?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Abinger Bottom 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Abinger Bottom: venues and local tips
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Abinger Bottom to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Abinger Bottom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Abinger Bottom to Guildford (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Abinger Bottom include Polesden Lacey (4.6 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Abinger Bottom often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Abinger Bottom is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5. For events just outside Abinger Bottom, we cover Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Abinger Bottom and across Surrey
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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