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Tapas & canapé catering in Littleton, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Littleton.
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Littleton
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How our tapas catering works in Littleton
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We are frequently asked to cater work receptions and tapas and paella menus, serving tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Littleton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Your questions about tapas catering in Littleton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come to Littleton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Littleton and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Littleton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Events we cater in Littleton
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Littleton, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
Parks such as Penton Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
Places near Littleton
Also in Littleton
Littleton: venues and local tips
Littleton is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Littleton and nearby villages. Littleton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene. If you are looking at a historic venue around Littleton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in TW17 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Lion Close, Astleham Road and Korda Close. Nearby, we also cater events in Shepperton Green (1 mile south-east), Laleham (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-east) and Ashford (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Littleton include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.8 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Littleton hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read 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