Surrey · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Peasmarsh, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Peasmarsh.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Peasmarsh
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How our tapas catering works in Peasmarsh
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española and more.
In a rural spot like Peasmarsh, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why choose tapas catering in Peasmarsh?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Peasmarsh:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Peasmarsh, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Peasmarsh
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Surrey, including Peasmarsh
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Peasmarsh has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning a tapas spread in Peasmarsh
Peasmarsh is about 3 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Peasmarsh will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael. Historic houses near Peasmarsh include Loseley Park (1.1 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.8 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Peasmarsh is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of GU3 and the streets around it. Local streets include James Road, Oakdene Road and Unstead Wood; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Peasmarsh for tapas catering include Broadford (1 mile north-east), Artington (1 mile north), Shalford (1 mile north-east), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Police Museum (1 mile north) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Peasmarsh includes St Catherine's Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Shalford Infant School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Peasmarsh
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Peasmarsh questions
How far is Peasmarsh from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Shalford Mill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
- 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