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Tapas & canapé catering in Pyrford, Surrey
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Pyrford and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in Pyrford
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Larger events typically 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 Pyrford
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering in Pyrford, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include patatas bravas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater work receptions and receptions and drinks parties.
Tapas make a party in Pyrford easy and sociable. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Your questions about tapas catering in Pyrford
Is Pyrford close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in White Rose Lane?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much does tapas catering cost in Pyrford?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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 picture.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Pyrford 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pyrford, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose tapas catering in Pyrford?
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Pyrford book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.2 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (3.4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near Pyrford
Also in Pyrford
Drinks receptions around Pyrford
Pyrford is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Pyrford will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near Pyrford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as White Rose Lane have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Pyrford, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the GU22 and KT14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Pyrford Woods Close, Pyrford Woods Road and Onslow Way or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Sheerwater (1 mile north-west), West Byfleet (1 mile north-east), Pyrford Village (1 mile south), Woodham (1 mile north) and Old Woking (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2 miles west). Open spaces near Pyrford include Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (1 mile north)
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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