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Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Halliford, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Upper Halliford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Upper Halliford events
How our tapas catering works in Upper Halliford
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it is canapés with welcome drinks and tapas and paella menus, we can cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas for your guests.
For a country party near Upper Halliford, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Upper Halliford
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Upper Halliford
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Upper Halliford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
Tapas for events in Upper Halliford
Upper Halliford is about 1 mile south-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Upper Halliford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Upper Halliford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Historic buildings near Upper Halliford frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Upper Halliford station is about 0.5 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in TW17. From Stirling Avenue, Allington Avenue and Pears Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Charlton (1 mile north-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-west), Ashford Common (1 mile north) and Shepperton Green (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Halliford includes Ferris Meadow Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Upper Halliford include Hawkedale Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Sunbury Manor School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Three Fishes Public House (0.7 miles east)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Upper Halliford until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Halliford
- Events in Upper Halliford and across Surrey
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Upper Halliford questions
Is Upper Halliford close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Nearby places to Upper Halliford
What else we do in Upper Halliford
- 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