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Tapas Catering for Hythe End events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hythe End and the surrounding area.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
Book tapas catering in Hythe End
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tapas catering in Hythe End, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We are often asked to cater evening sharing boards and tapas starters, serving albóndigas, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
For a country party near Hythe End, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Hythe End stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- 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
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TW19 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hythe End
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Receptions and parties in Hythe End
Hythe End is about 1 mile north of Egham, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Hythe End and the surrounding area. Hythe End is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hythe End to Guildford (14 miles away).
Historic buildings near Hythe End frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Hythe End include Frogmore House (3.2 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in TW19, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Feathers Lane, Sarsby Drive and Mafeking Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Egham (1 mile south), Wraysbury (1 mile north-west), Egham Hythe (1 mile south-east), Englefield Green (2 miles south-west) and Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Hythe End includes Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Manorcroft Primary School (1.1 miles south) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Your questions about tapas catering in Hythe End
How far is Hythe End from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hythe End?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why choose live paella in Hythe End?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Hythe End hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Places near Hythe End
What else we do in Hythe End
- 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