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Tapas Catering in Egham
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Egham.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Egham?
About our tapas catering in Egham
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and sharing boards for evening guests, with Serrano ham, croquetas and padrón peppers.
In Egham, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Planning a tapas spread in Egham
Egham is about 6 miles south-east of Slough, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the TW20 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John's Church. Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (3.7 miles north-west) and Botleys Mansion (3.9 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Anywhere in TW20 and TW18, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Church Road and High Street. Being close to the A30 and A308, Egham is easy for us to reach for your event. For events just outside Egham, we cover Englefield Green (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile north), Egham Hythe (1 mile east), Stroude (1 mile south) and Thorpe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east). Egham is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Egham includes St Ann's Hill and Manor Lake.
- Local schools include Strode's College (within half a mile north-west) and The Magna Carta School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Questions from Egham
How far is Egham from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Egham?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Occasions we cook for in Egham
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Egham and Surrey:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Egham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Towns and villages near Egham
Other catering in Egham
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Egham is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
- 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