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Tapas Catering for Old Malden events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Old Malden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Old Malden
Tapas catering in Old Malden, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo and more.
For a party in a place like Old Malden, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Old Malden
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Old Malden stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Old Malden
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
If you are looking at a historic venue around Old Malden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Old Malden? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Also near Old Malden
What else we do in Old Malden
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Common questions in Old Malden
Could we have live paella in Hogsmill LNR?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Old Malden from London?
Roughly 11 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cover Old Malden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Old Malden and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
Receptions and parties in Old Malden
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. From the centre of Old Malden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Old Malden is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Parks such as Hogsmill LNR have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, Tolworth station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cook at events all over the KT19, KT4 and KT5 postcode area. From Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Old Malden for tapas catering include Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles west) and Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Malden include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn Public House (1 mile north-east)
- 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