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Tapas & canapé catering in Albury, Surrey
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Albury: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Albury?
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
How our tapas catering works in Albury
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and cocktail parties.
For a country party near Albury, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Albury has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Albury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose tapas catering in Albury?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Albury
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Towns and villages near Albury
What else we do in Albury
FAQs for Albury
How far is Albury from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Albury for guests?
Chilworth station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you come to Albury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Albury and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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 will check with you and the venue.
Drinks receptions around Albury
Albury is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Albury and nearby villages. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Historic houses near Albury include Chilworth Manor (1.5 miles west) and Clandon Park (2.2 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Albury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Albury, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area. Local streets include Weston Fields, Church Lane and Albury Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Albury Heath (1 mile south-east), Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile east), Gomshall (2 miles east) and East Clandon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (1.5 miles east) and Guildford Castle (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Albury includes Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Nearby, you will find The Drummond Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- 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