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Tapas & canapé catering in Egham Hythe, Surrey
Looking for tapas catering in Egham Hythe? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Egham Hythe
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tapas catering in Egham Hythe, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas for your guests.
In Egham Hythe, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planning a tapas spread in Egham Hythe
Egham Hythe is about 1 mile east of Egham, in Surrey. Anywhere in TW18, we can cook for your guests. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Penton Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
We cater events across the TW18, TW20 and TW19 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Pond Road, Green Lane and Glebe Road. Being close to the A320, Egham Hythe is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Egham Hythe for tapas catering include Staines-upon-Thames (1 mile north-east), Egham (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile south), Hythe End (1 mile north-west) and Penton Hook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Egham Hythe include The Magna Carta School (under half a mile north-east) and The American School In England (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Egham Hythe until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Occasions we cook for in Egham Hythe
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Egham Hythe, people book us for occasions like:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic houses near Egham Hythe include Botleys Mansion (3.5 miles south) and Frogmore House (4.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Egham Hythe: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Egham Hythe for guests?
Egham station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at St Paul's Church: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Egham Hythe and across Surrey
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Egham Hythe
More for events in Egham Hythe
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- 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