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Tapas Catering for West Horsley events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Horsley: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in West Horsley
Tapas catering in West Horsley, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and work receptions.
Tapas make a party in West Horsley easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Questions from West Horsley
Can you cook in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is West Horsley close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
Table tapas are set down to share.
Staff to serve canapés.
Who books tapas catering in West Horsley?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in West Horsley book us for events such as:
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in West Horsley has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
What affects the price in West Horsley
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Receptions and parties in West Horsley
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of West Horsley or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. West Horsley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Horsley station is about 0.7 miles away. Historic buildings near West Horsley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. West Horsley is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in KT24 and GU23 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on The Street, Woodside and Long Reach or a nearby road, we can cook there. West Horsley is on the A246 and B2039, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside West Horsley, we cover East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near West Horsley include Howard of Effingham School (2.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south)
- 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