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Tapas & canapé catering in Enton Green, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Enton Green.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Enton Green
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas catering in Enton Green, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and engagement drinks, serving croquetas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
Near Enton Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What else we do in Enton Green
Your questions about tapas catering in Enton Green
What’s the nearest station to Enton Green for guests?
The closest is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
Tapas for events in Enton Green
Enton Green is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Enton Green or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Enton Green to Guildford (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Enton Green include Loseley Park (4.1 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Enton Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Enton Green is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU8, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Station Lane and Water Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Enton Green for tapas catering include Ockford Ridge (1 mile west), Tuesley (1 mile north), Hydestile (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile west) and Cramhurst (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Enton Green includes Lower Lake and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (1 mile west) and St Dominic's School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Star Public House (0.9 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
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 the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Enton Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Enton Green
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Enton Green
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Enton Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- 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