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Tapas Catering in Mayes Green
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Mayes Green and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Mayes Green
Your questions about tapas catering in Mayes Green
How far is Mayes Green from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you come to Mayes Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Mayes Green is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Tapas catering in Mayes Green, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and engagement celebrations, with patatas bravas, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
Near Mayes Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll 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’ll work to it.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Tapas for events in Mayes Green
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Mayes Green. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Mayes Green to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Parks such as Wallis Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mayes Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in RH5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). Not far away are Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Scarlett Arms Public House (0.7 miles south)
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Mayes Green
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Towns and villages near Mayes Green
Also in Mayes Green
Occasions we cook for in Mayes Green
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Mayes Green, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
Historic buildings near Mayes Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Mayes Green 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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