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Tapas & canapé catering in Shalford, Surrey
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Shalford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Shalford
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Tapas catering in Shalford, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are often asked to cater launches and office parties and anniversary parties, with Serrano ham, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
Near Shalford, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
For event organisers in Shalford
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shalford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Where we can cook in Shalford
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning a tapas spread in Shalford
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Shalford and nearby villages. Shalford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Historic houses near Shalford include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (1.6 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Shalford station is in Shalford itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shalford, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in GU4 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Shalford
Do you come out to small places like Shalford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Shalford Mill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Shalford hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Shalford and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Places near Shalford
More for events in Shalford
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Shalford has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Shalford
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Shalford, people book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
A picnic in Shalford Mill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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