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Tapas & canapé catering in Hatchford End, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Hatchford End and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Hatchford End
Tapas catering for your event in Hatchford End
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We are often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and evening grazing, serving tortilla española, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
Near Hatchford End, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas for events in Hatchford End
Hatchford End is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hatchford End and the surrounding area. Hatchford End is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Hatchford End to Guildford (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (1.7 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Hatchford End is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over KT11. Other places close to Hatchford End for tapas catering include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-east), Hatchford (1 mile east), Downside (2 miles east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.2 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Hatchford End?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Parks such as Manor Farm have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hatchford End questions
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Hatchford End for guests?
The closest is Effingham Junction station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Towns and villages near Hatchford End
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What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Hatchford End until about 9:20pm, 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 choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hatchford End
- Events in Hatchford End and across Surrey
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
What affects the price in Hatchford End
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through 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