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Tapas & canapé catering in Stoneleigh, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Stoneleigh and across Surrey.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Stoneleigh
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Stoneleigh
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it’s sharing boards for evening guests and birthday drinks, we can cook patatas bravas, albóndigas and croquetas and more.
Around Stoneleigh, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Stoneleigh: venues and local tips
Stoneleigh is about 1 mile north-east of Ewell, in Surrey. Across the KT17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stoneleigh to London (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Stoneleigh has its own station, Stoneleigh station. Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (0.8 miles south) and Nonsuch Mansion (0.9 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cook at events all over the KT17, KT19 and KT4 postcode area. Whether your event is on London Road, Station Approach and Stoneleigh Park Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Ewell (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north-west), Cuddington (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (1 mile north-west) and North Cheam (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Ebba's Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Stoneleigh includes Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ewell Castle School (0.9 miles south) and Epsom and Ewell High School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.1 miles east)
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Stoneleigh
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
If you are looking at a historic venue around Stoneleigh, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
Stoneleigh: your questions answered
Is Stoneleigh close to London?
Roughly 11 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater in Stoneleigh?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Stoneleigh and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Stoneleigh 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Nearby places to Stoneleigh
What else we do in Stoneleigh
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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