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Tapas & canapé catering in Hook, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hook and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Hook
Tapas catering for your event in Hook
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For tapas with a paella main course and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Hook, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Hook (KT9, KT6, KT10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Also in Hook
Perfect for your event in Hook
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hook, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
For guests coming by train, Hook has its own station, Chessington North station.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
Hook: your questions answered
Can you cook in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in Hook?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cater in Hook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hook is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Planning a tapas spread in Hook
Hook is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. Events in Hook are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Hook to London (13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Hook often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Hook is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of KT9, KT6 and KT10. Streets in the area include Elm Road, Moor Lane and Glen Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A243, Hook is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Hook, we also cover Ditton Hill (1 mile north), Barwell (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north-west) and Claygate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (1 mile south-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Southborough High School (0.6 miles north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.9 miles north)
Where we can cook in Hook
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Hook is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
What affects the price in Hook
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Hook until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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