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Tapas Catering in Frensham
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Frensham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
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Tapas catering for your event in Frensham
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and engagement celebrations.
Near Frensham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Events we cater in Frensham
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Frensham book us for events such as:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
Parks such as The Flashes have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Frensham
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Surrey, including Frensham
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Frensham
Which station should guests use for Frensham?
Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Where we can cook in Frensham
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Frensham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
Towns and villages near Frensham
Other catering in Frensham
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Drinks receptions around Frensham
Frensham is about 3 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Frensham. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Frensham to Guildford (11 miles away).
Historic houses near Frensham include Farnham Castle (3.6 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 Frensham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Frensham, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10. Whether your event is on The Street and Peakfield or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Millbridge (1 mile north), Shortfield Common (1 mile north), Crosswater (1 mile south-east), Tilford Reeds (2 miles north-east) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Frensham include Edgeborough School (1.2 miles north)
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Frensham until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Frensham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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