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Tapas Catering in Stoke D'Abernon
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stoke D'Abernon and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Stoke D'Abernon events
Tapas catering for your event in Stoke D'Abernon
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and engagement parties, serving albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
Near Stoke D'Abernon, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Stoke D'Abernon questions
Do you come out to small places like Stoke D'Abernon?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Stoke D'Abernon from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater in Stoke D'Abernon?
We do. We cook at events in Stoke D'Abernon and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Stoke D'Abernon: venues and local tips
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT11, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Stoke D'Abernon to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Stoke D'Abernon has its own station, Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Stoke D'Abernon is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in KT11, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west) and Therfield School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Plough pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose live paella in Stoke D'Abernon?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
What affects the price in Stoke D'Abernon
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Stoke D'Abernon has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose tapas catering in Stoke D'Abernon?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
Historic buildings near Stoke D'Abernon often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- 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