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Tapas Catering for Englefield Green events
Planning tapas catering in Englefield Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Englefield Green
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
About our tapas catering in Englefield Green
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Englefield Green. On the menu are tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and tapas with a paella main course.
For a party in a place like Englefield Green, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What affects the price in Englefield Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Englefield Green hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Englefield Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Towns and villages near Englefield Green
Other catering in Englefield Green
Common questions in Englefield Green
What’s the nearest station to Englefield Green for guests?
Egham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
How far is Englefield Green from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Receptions and parties in Englefield Green
Englefield Green is about 1 mile west of Egham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Englefield Green, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Englefield Green to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
A picnic in Windsor Great Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (3.2 miles north) and Windsor Castle (4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
We cook at events all over the TW20 postcode area and the streets around it. From South Road, Albert Road and Willson Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Englefield Green sits on or near the A328, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Englefield Green, we cover Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Egham Wick (1 mile south-west), Egham (1 mile east), Stroude (1 mile south-east) and Hythe End (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Englefield Green includes Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Englefield Green include Strode's College (0.9 miles east) and The Magna Carta School (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Barley Mow Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- 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