Surrey · England
Tapas Catering for Mogador events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mogador: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Mogador
What affects the price in Mogador
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
About our tapas catering in Mogador
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are Serrano ham, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
In a rural spot like Mogador, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Events we cater in Mogador
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Mogador book us for occasions like:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Reigate station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
Tapas for events in Mogador
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Events in Mogador are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Mogador to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Mogador, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God. Mogador is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in KT20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Margery Grove and Mogador Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Mogador for tapas catering include Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Reigate College (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (under half a mile north)
Also near Mogador
What else we do in Mogador
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Table tapas are set down to share.
Sangria and bar staff.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Mogador
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Mogador
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Mogador is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Mogador: your questions answered
Is Mogador close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Mogador?
Reigate station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
- 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