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Tapas Catering for Donkey Town events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Donkey Town.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Donkey Town
Tapas catering in Donkey Town, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it is evening grazing and launches and office parties, we can cook albóndigas, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Near Donkey Town, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Drinks receptions around Donkey Town
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Donkey Town, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as Brentmoor Heath have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in GU24, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Donkey Town for tapas catering include Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Donkey Town includes Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.9 miles east)
Towns and villages near Donkey Town
What else we do in Donkey Town
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Events we cater in Donkey Town
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Donkey Town, people book us for events such as:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bagshot station, about 2.3 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Donkey Town is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Questions from Donkey Town
Could we have live paella in Brentmoor Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Donkey Town close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Donkey Town
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Donkey Town
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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