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Tapas Catering for Penton Hook events
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 in Penton Hook.
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Penton Hook
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Tapas catering for your event in Penton Hook
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and birthday and anniversary parties, with patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Penton Hook, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Penton Hook questions
Is Penton Hook close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Penton Hook?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much does tapas catering cost in Penton Hook?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Penton Hook has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Penton Hook: venues and local tips
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT16, we can cook for your guests. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Parks such as Penton Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Penton Hook, we also cover Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Penton Hook include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
Also near Penton Hook
What else we do in Penton Hook
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Penton Hook hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Penton Hook and across Surrey
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Penton Hook
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Who books tapas catering in Penton Hook?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you are celebrating in Penton Hook, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- 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