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Tapas Catering for The Sands events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in The Sands and across Surrey.
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in The Sands
Your questions about tapas catering in The Sands
Is The Sands close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like The Sands?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much does tapas catering cost in The Sands?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Tapas catering in The Sands, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and engagement celebrations.
For a country party near The Sands, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Perfect for your event in The Sands
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around The Sands, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in The Sands
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover The Sands and the whole of Surrey
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Receptions and parties in The Sands
The Sands is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in The Sands, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around The Sands. The Sands is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
A picnic in Crooksbury Hill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. After a ceremony at a church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of The Sands, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in GU10, we plan around your venue. Local streets include The Green, Binton Lane and Botany Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to The Sands for tapas catering include Runfold (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Seale (1 mile north-east) and Tongham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Seale and Tongham (0.9 miles north-east) and Ash Museum (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Runfold Wood.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in The Sands is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in The Sands? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Also near The Sands
What else we do in The Sands
- 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