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Tapas Catering in Molesey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Molesey and the surrounding area.
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near Molesey
Tapas catering in Molesey, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For tapas with a paella main course and engagement drinks, we can cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
In Molesey, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Where we can cook in Molesey
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Molesey
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Common questions in Molesey
How far is Molesey from London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Molesey.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
For event organisers in Molesey
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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 will work to it.
Drinks receptions around Molesey
Molesey is about 6 miles west of Wimbledon, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT8, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. Our events stretch from Molesey to London (about 13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Molesey frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
For tapas catering in KT8, KT7 and KT10, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Bell Road, Park Road and Kent Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Molesey sits on or near the A309, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Molesey, we cover Weston Green (1 mile south-east), Thames Ditton (1 mile south-east), Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-east) and Long Ditton (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (2.4 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are The Lake and The Wood.
- Local schools include Esher College (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Albion pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Molesey
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Surrey, including Molesey
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
What affects the price in Molesey
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Molesey 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Molesey
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hampton Court station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Nearby places to Molesey
What else we do in Molesey
- 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