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Tapas Catering in Tadworth
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Tadworth and across Surrey.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Tadworth
About our tapas catering in Tadworth
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are croquetas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and office parties and launches.
Around Tadworth, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Receptions and parties in Tadworth
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the KT20 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tadworth to London (15 miles away).
Historic buildings near Tadworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Merland Rise Recreational Ground? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Tadworth is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in KT20 and KT18, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles south) and The Beacon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Inn on the Green (0.5 miles south-east)
Perfect for your event in Tadworth
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Tadworth book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Guests travelling by rail: Tadworth station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Tadworth
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What affects the price in Tadworth
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Tadworth is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
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.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Nearby places to Tadworth
More for events in Tadworth
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose live paella in Tadworth?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Tadworth
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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