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Tapas Catering for Forest Green events
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 Forest Green.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Forest Green
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About our tapas catering in Forest Green
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For sharing boards for evening guests and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of croquetas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Forest Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Towns and villages near Forest Green
Also in Forest Green
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Drinks receptions around Forest Green
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Forest Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Forest Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Parks such as Wallis Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Guests travelling by rail: Ockley station is about 2.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Forest Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Horsham Road and Ockley Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Forest Green include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Parrot pub (less than half a mile south)
For event organisers in Forest Green
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Events we cater in Forest Green
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Forest Green and Surrey:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Forest Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Forest Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Forest Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Forest Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Forest Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Forest Green
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And 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