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Tapas & canapé catering in Bucks Horn Oak, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bucks Horn Oak and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Bucks Horn Oak events
About our tapas catering in Bucks Horn Oak
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For birthday drinks and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Bucks Horn Oak, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Bucks Horn Oak: venues and local tips
Bucks Horn Oak is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Bucks Horn Oak to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Bucks Horn Oak is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Historic buildings near Bucks Horn Oak often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Bucks Horn Oak is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Forest View and Oakleigh Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Bucks Horn Oak, we cover Blacknest (1 mile west), Frithend (1 mile south), Batt's Corner (1 mile south-east), Holt Pound (1 mile north-east) and Dockenfield (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles north-east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barley Pound (3 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.5 miles south). Open spaces near Bucks Horn Oak include Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Halfway House (within half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Bucks Horn Oak
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Bucks Horn Oak for guests?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Occasions we cook for in Bucks Horn Oak
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bucks Horn Oak, people book us for occasions like:
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic houses near Bucks Horn Oak include Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
For event organisers in Bucks Horn Oak
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Bucks Horn Oak hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Bucks Horn Oak until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bucks Horn Oak, and we will put together a menu and price.
Read more
- 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