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Tapas & canapé catering in Horton, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Horton and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Horton
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Horton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
About our tapas catering in Horton
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Typical bookings include tapas starters and birthday and anniversary parties, serving Serrano ham, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Horton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Nearby places to Horton
More for events in Horton
Why choose live paella in Horton?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Horton
- Catering across Surrey, including Horton
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Horton
Could we have live paella in Horton Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Horton for guests?
The closest is Chessington South station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or KT19 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Horton. Horton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Horton to London (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chessington South station is about 0.9 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Horton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the KT19 and KT9 postcode area. Whether your event is on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Horton, we cover Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Schools near Horton include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Perfect for your event in Horton
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Horton and Surrey:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (1.7 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.8 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Horton is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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- 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