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Tapas & canapé catering in Headley, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Headley and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Headley?
About our tapas catering in Headley
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas before paella and drinks parties and receptions, with tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
Near Headley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Your questions about tapas catering in Headley
Which station should guests use for Headley?
Tadworth station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Can you cook in Nower Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Headley, and we will put together a menu and price.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Headley until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Occasions we cook for in Headley
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Headley:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Tadworth station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
Drinks receptions around Headley
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Headley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Headley. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin. A picnic in Nower Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Headley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in KT18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Headley, we also cover Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
A little further out are Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Headley includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Also in Headley
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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