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Tapas & canapé catering in Ottershaw, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Ottershaw and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Ottershaw
How our tapas catering works in Ottershaw
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For tapas with a paella main course and engagement drinks, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
Tapas make a party in Ottershaw easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Ottershaw stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Catering across Surrey, including Ottershaw
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Ottershaw: venues and local tips
Ottershaw is about 4 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Ottershaw will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Ottershaw to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ottershaw, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Church.
Tapas catering in KT16 is planned around your venue and timings. From Ottermead Lane, Chaworth Close and Crawshaw Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Row Town (1 mile east), Stonehill (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles north) and Chertsey (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Hockey Museum (3.3 miles south) and St. Peter's Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Jubilee High School (1.2 miles east) and White Lodge Children's Centre (1.2 miles north)
What else we do in Ottershaw
FAQs for Ottershaw
Is Ottershaw close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Ottershaw?
The closest is Chertsey station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. 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
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use 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