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Tapas Catering in Malden Rushett
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Malden Rushett: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Malden Rushett
Tapas catering in Malden Rushett, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include tapas starters and canapés with welcome drinks, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
In Malden Rushett, tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties and work events, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Malden Rushett (KT9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Drinks receptions around Malden Rushett
Malden Rushett is about 2 miles north of Ashtead, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Malden Rushett will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Malden Rushett is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Malden Rushett to Guildford (13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Malden Rushett frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Chessington South station, about 1.3 miles north. Malden Rushett is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in KT9, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Silverglade, Leatherhead Road and West Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Malden Rushett, we also cover Barwell (1 mile north), Pachesham Park (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Oxshott (2 miles west) and Ashtead (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles north-east), City of Westminster (14 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (12 miles north-east), Brompton (13 miles north-east) and Stockwell (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Malden Rushett includes The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.7 miles north)
Malden Rushett: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Malden Rushett for guests?
The closest is Chessington South station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cook in Claygate Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater in Malden Rushett?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Malden Rushett and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
As a London location, Malden Rushett is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Other catering in Malden Rushett
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Malden Rushett and the whole of Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Malden Rushett 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Malden Rushett
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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