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Tapas & canapé catering in Stanwell, Surrey
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stanwell: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Stanwell events
Stanwell: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Stanwell for guests?
The closest is Ashford Surrey station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Stanwell close to London?
About 17 miles from central London.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stanwell.
How our tapas catering works in Stanwell
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We are frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and cocktail parties, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Around Stanwell, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Events we cater in Stanwell
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Stanwell and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
Also near Stanwell
What else we do in Stanwell
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Stanwell is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Drinks receptions around Stanwell
Stanwell is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Stanwell, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Stanwell is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Stanwell to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashford Surrey station, about 1.2 miles south. Historic buildings near Stanwell often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in TW19, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Britannia Way and Frobisher Gardens. If your venue is just outside Stanwell, we also cover West Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (2 miles south), Bedfont (2 miles east) and Longford (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Stanwell include Thomas Knyvett College (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- 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