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Tapas Catering for Hammer Bottom events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Hammer Bottom and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Hammer Bottom?
Tapas catering for your event in Hammer Bottom
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater engagement parties and drinks reception canapés, with albóndigas, padrón peppers and croquetas.
Near Hammer Bottom, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Common questions in Hammer Bottom
Which station should guests use for Hammer Bottom?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hammer Bottom?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cater in Hammer Bottom?
We do. We cook at events in Hammer Bottom and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Hammer Bottom
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Drinks receptions around Hammer Bottom
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Hammer Bottom. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hammer Bottom, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU27 and GU30, we can cook for your guests. From Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Hammer Bottom, we cover Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer Bottom include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Hammer Bottom include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Nearby places to Hammer Bottom
Also in Hammer Bottom
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Hammer Bottom stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Hammer Bottom
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hammer Bottom book us for occasions like:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
- 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