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Tapas Catering in Ewhurst
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ewhurst and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Ewhurst
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Ewhurst stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Ewhurst, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Ewhurst, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Tapas for events in Ewhurst
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Ewhurst, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ewhurst. Ewhurst is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Ockley station is about 4.5 miles away. Parks such as Sayer's Croft LNR have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Ewhurst is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over GU6 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane. Being close to the B2127, Ewhurst is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Ewhurst, we also cover Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ewhurst include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Bulls Head pub (less than half a mile north)
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Nearby places to Ewhurst
More for events in Ewhurst
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Common questions in Ewhurst
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Ewhurst?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Ewhurst hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Ewhurst and the whole of Surrey
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
For event organisers in Ewhurst
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why choose tapas catering in Ewhurst?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ewhurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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