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Tapas & canapé catering in Leatherhead, Surrey
Looking for tapas catering in Leatherhead? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Leatherhead?
Tapas catering in Leatherhead, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. For sharing tapas starters and drinks reception canapés, we can cook tortilla española, croquetas and patatas bravas for your guests.
For celebrations in Leatherhead, tapas before a paella make a full meal. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Receptions and parties in Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. From the centre of Leatherhead to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Leatherhead to Guildford (11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Leatherhead frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Leatherhead has its own station, Leatherhead station. Leatherhead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in KT22, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A24 and A245 close by, Leatherhead is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Leatherhead for tapas catering include Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Leatherhead include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (within half a mile south)
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Questions from Leatherhead
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of Our Lady and St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Leatherhead is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Events we cater in Leatherhead
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
Historic houses near Leatherhead include Polesden Lacey (3.4 miles south-west) and The Homewood (4.5 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Leatherhead hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Leatherhead
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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