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Tapas & canapé catering in Bishopsgate, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Bishopsgate and across Surrey.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Bishopsgate
How our tapas catering works in Bishopsgate
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and drinks parties and receptions, serving tortilla española, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Bishopsgate, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Drinks receptions around Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate is about 2 miles north-west of Egham, in Surrey. Across the TW20 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Egham station is about 1.8 miles away. Parks such as Windsor Great Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Anywhere in TW20, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Bishopsgate Road, Ridgemead Road and Wick Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Englefield Green (1 mile south-east), Egham Wick (1 mile south), Old Windsor (1 mile north), Wraysbury (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Bishopsgate includes St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
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What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Bishopsgate?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Royal Chapel of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Bishopsgate has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bishopsgate? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about tapas catering in Bishopsgate
Which station should guests use for Bishopsgate?
The closest is Egham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Royal Chapel of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
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 we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
- 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