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Tapas Catering for Walton on the Hill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Walton on the Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering for Walton on the Hill events
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Walton on the Hill 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or KT20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Walton on the Hill
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We’re often asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and drinks reception canapés, with Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Walton on the Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Walton on the Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Walton on the Hill
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Common questions in Walton on the Hill
Do you come out to small places like Walton on the Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Walton on the Hill close to London?
About 16 miles from central London.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you cover Walton on the Hill?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Walton on the Hill and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Walton on the Hill
Other catering in Walton on the Hill
Drinks receptions around Walton on the Hill
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Walton on the Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
A picnic in Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. If you are looking at a historic venue around Walton on the Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Walton on the Hill is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in KT20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Walton on the Hill is on the B2220, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
A little further out are Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell pub (0.5 miles north)
- 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