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Tapas Catering for Effingham events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Effingham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Effingham
Tapas catering in Effingham, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and tapas starters.
In a rural spot like Effingham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Occasions we cook for in Effingham
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning a tapas spread in Effingham
Effingham is about 4 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Effingham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Lawrence. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bookham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Effingham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across KT24 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Crossways and Church Street or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in East Horsley (1 mile west), West Horsley (2 miles west), Ockham (3 miles north-west), East Clandon (4 miles west) and Abinger Hammer (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.7 miles south) and Headley Court (5.5 miles east). Not far away are Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Schools near Effingham include Howard of Effingham School (within half a mile north-east) and Manor House School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Stage pub (within half a mile north)
Your questions about tapas catering in Effingham
Can you cook in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Effingham
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Effingham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late 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 where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Effingham and across Surrey
Read Our prices page And Our guide to 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