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Tapas Catering in Littleton Common
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Littleton Common.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Littleton Common events
Tapas catering in Littleton Common, cooked live
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and tapas starters, we can cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and croquetas and more.
For a country party near Littleton Common, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Littleton Common
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Also near Littleton Common
Other catering in Littleton Common
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for 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.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning a tapas spread in Littleton Common
Littleton Common is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Surrey. For an event in Littleton Common, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Littleton Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (4.8 miles east) and Strawberry Hill House (4.8 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Matthew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cater events across the TW15 and TW17 postcode area. From Littleton Road, Cambridge Road and Cornerside or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ashford Common (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Littleton Common include Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (1.1 miles south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles east)
Who books tapas catering in Littleton Common?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Littleton Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Littleton Common, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
FAQs for Littleton Common
Can you cook in Sunbury Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Littleton Common from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Littleton Common is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, 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