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Tapas & canapé catering in Hoe, Surrey
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hoe.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering for Hoe events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Tapas catering in Hoe, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For work receptions and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española for your guests.
Near Hoe, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
What affects the price in Hoe
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Planning tapas catering in Hoe? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Hoe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hoe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Hoe?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Perfect for your event in Hoe
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
A picnic in Colekitchen Down? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hoe
- Catering across Surrey, including Hoe
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Hoe until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Towns and villages near Hoe
What else we do in Hoe
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Drinks receptions around Hoe
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hoe. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mark, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Hoe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Hoe, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU5, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Volunteer pub (0.9 miles east)
- 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