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Tapas Catering in Lyne
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Lyne.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Lyne
Tapas catering in Lyne, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include Serrano ham, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for engagement drinks and drinks reception canapés.
For a country party near Lyne, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Lyne and across Surrey
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Lyne 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Receptions and parties in Lyne
Lyne is about 3 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Lyne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Lyne to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Holy Trinity. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (1 mile south) and Byfleet Manor (5 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
For tapas catering in KT16, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Almners Road, Pantiles Close and Lyne Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Lyne, we cover Chertsey (1 mile east), Trumps Green (2 miles west), Ottershaw (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles south-west) and Row Town (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (5 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (3.3 miles north) and St. Peter's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyne includes St Ann's Hill and St Ann's Lake.
- Nearby schools include White Lodge Children's Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Salesian School (0.9 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Occasions we cook for in Lyne
Big or small, tapas work.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
If you are looking at a historic venue around Lyne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
Other catering in Lyne
What affects the price in Lyne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Lyne: your questions answered
Can you cook in Riverside Walk?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Lyne close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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