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Tapas Catering for Oxshott events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Oxshott. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Oxshott?
Tapas catering in Oxshott, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Oxshott. We cook patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for sharing tapas starters and anniversary parties.
For a party in a place like Oxshott, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Oxshott until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or KT22 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Questions from Oxshott
Which station should guests use for Oxshott?
Oxshott station, in Oxshott itself.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. 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?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Events we cater in Oxshott
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Towns and villages near Oxshott
More for events in Oxshott
Planning a tapas spread in Oxshott
Oxshott is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. From the centre of Oxshott to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Oxshott include The Homewood (1.8 miles north-west) and Byfleet Manor (4.6 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Parks such as Claygate Common have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Oxshott, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across KT22, KT11 and KT10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Oakshade Road and Silverdale Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Pachesham Park (1 mile south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles east), Cobham (2 miles west) and Claygate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (4 miles east), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (10 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (2.6 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Oxshott include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Local schools include Danes Hill School (under half a mile south) and Therfield School (2 miles south-east)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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