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Tapas & canapé catering in Egham Wick, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Egham Wick and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Egham Wick
Tapas catering for your event in Egham Wick
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For canapés with welcome drinks and engagement drinks, we can cook gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In a rural spot like Egham Wick, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
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Common questions in Egham Wick
Could we have live paella in Riverside Walk?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Egham Wick from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does tapas catering cost in Egham Wick?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning tapas catering in Egham Wick? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Egham Wick stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Receptions and parties in Egham Wick
Egham Wick is about 2 miles west of Egham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Egham Wick, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Egham Wick to Guildford (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Egham Wick include Frogmore House (3.6 miles north) and Botleys Mansion (4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. A picnic in Riverside Walk? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
This part of Surrey takes in TW20, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Wick Lane and Wick Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Egham Wick for tapas catering include Englefield Green (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north), Wentworth (2 miles south), Stroude (2 miles south-east) and Virginia Water (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Egham Wick include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Where we can cook in Egham Wick
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
Perfect for your event in Egham Wick
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Egham Wick hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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