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Tapas Catering in Surbiton Park
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Surbiton Park. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Surbiton Park
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tapas catering in Surbiton Park, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and evening grazing, with albóndigas, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in Surbiton Park, in a home, a venue or an office. Let us know about parking and loading. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Surbiton Park (KT6, KT1, KT5)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
Surbiton Park is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Surbiton Park: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Surbiton Park?
The closest is Surbiton station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cook in Hampton Court Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Why choose tapas catering in Surbiton Park?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
A picnic in Hampton Court Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
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 Surbiton Park has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Towns and villages near Surbiton Park
Also in Surbiton Park
Tapas for events in Surbiton Park
Surbiton Park is about 1 mile north-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Surbiton Park will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Surbiton Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Surbiton Park to London (about 11 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Surbiton station is about 0.5 miles away. Historic houses near Surbiton Park include Hampton Court Palace (1.4 miles west) and Strawberry Hill House (2.9 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Here we cover the KT6, KT1 and KT5 postcode area. Local streets include Maple Road, Grove Road and North Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Seething Wells (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile south-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile south-west), Ditton Hill (1 mile south) and Weston Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (2 miles west). The countryside around Surbiton Park includes Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Schools near Surbiton Park include The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (within half a mile south-east) and Kingston School of Art (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Coronation Hall pub (under half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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