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Tapas & canapé catering in East Horsley, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in East Horsley and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in East Horsley?
How our tapas catering works in East Horsley
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. For engagement parties and anniversary parties, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas for your guests.
In East Horsley, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in East Horsley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in East Horsley
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
For guests coming by train, Horsley station is in East Horsley itself.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Where we can cook in East Horsley
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
For event organisers in East Horsley
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
East Horsley questions
Can you cook in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Places near East Horsley
What else we do in East Horsley
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Waiting staff for canapés.
East Horsley: venues and local tips
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around East Horsley and the surrounding area. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (2.3 miles south-west) and Polesden Lacey (2.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. East Horsley is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in KT24 and KT11, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Horsley include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Howard of Effingham School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of Wellington Public House (1 mile south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in East Horsley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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