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Tapas Catering in Longcross
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Longcross: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
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About our tapas catering in Longcross
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and evening grazing, with Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
Near Longcross, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
For event organisers in Longcross
Throwing 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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Longcross has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Longcross: venues and local tips
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Longcross, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Longcross to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Longcross include Botleys Mansion (2.3 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Longcross Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Longcross include Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Common questions in Longcross
We’re having a ceremony at Longcross Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Longcross from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Other catering in Longcross
Events we cater in Longcross
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Longcross:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Longcross, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Longcross
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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