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Tapas & canapé catering in Kingswood, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Kingswood and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Kingswood events
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kingswood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Tapas catering in Kingswood, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and tapas with a paella main course.
For a party in a place like Kingswood, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Where we can cook in Kingswood
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Planning a tapas spread in Kingswood
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Kingswood and nearby villages. Kingswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew. Historic houses near Kingswood include Fitznells Manor (4.6 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.7 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Kingswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in KT20, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Kingswood is on the B2032, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Kingswood for tapas catering include Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Kingswood Arms (under half a mile north)
Common questions in Kingswood
Which station should guests use for Kingswood?
Kingswood has its own station: Kingswood station.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Kingswood is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
Who books tapas catering in Kingswood?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
Parks such as Eyhurst Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
Nearby places to Kingswood
Also in Kingswood
- 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