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Tapas Catering for Shepperton events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Shepperton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Shepperton events
Tapas catering in Shepperton, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and we’re often booked for cocktail parties and tapas with a paella main course.
In Shepperton, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Receptions and parties in Shepperton
Shepperton is about 1 mile north of Weybridge, in Surrey. Anywhere in TW17, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shepperton to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Historic buildings near Shepperton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, Shepperton has its own station, Shepperton station.
We cater events across the TW17 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Manygate Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the B3366, Shepperton is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Other places close to Shepperton for tapas catering include Weybridge (1 mile south), Walton-on-Thames (2 miles south-east), St George's Hill (2 miles south), Burwood Park (2 miles south) and Hersham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kempton Park Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Nicholas CofE Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Anchor pub (0.6 miles south-west)
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Shepperton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Shepperton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Shepperton and the whole of Surrey
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Where we can cook in Shepperton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Places near Shepperton
What else we do in Shepperton
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Shepperton: your questions answered
How far is Shepperton from London?
About 17 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Shepperton?
Shepperton has its own station: Shepperton station.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover Shepperton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Shepperton and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Who books tapas catering in Shepperton?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
A picnic in Sunbury Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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