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Tapas Catering for Rowly events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Rowly and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Rowly events
About our tapas catering in Rowly
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For work receptions and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook croquetas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
In a rural spot like Rowly, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Why choose live paella in Rowly?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Rowly and the whole of Surrey
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Rowly?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Parks such as Cucknell's Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Rowly is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Rowly
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU6, we can bring the pans to you. Rowly is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Rowly to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (4.3 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 3.9 miles north. Rowly is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in GU6 and GU5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Rowly questions
Which station should guests use for Rowly?
Chilworth station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Cucknell's Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
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.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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