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Tapas Catering in Westborough
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Westborough.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Westborough?
Tapas catering for your event in Westborough
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We cook Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater table tapas as a starter and receptions and drinks parties.
Tapas make a party in Westborough easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Why choose tapas catering in Westborough?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Westborough, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Westborough stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
FAQs for Westborough
How far is Westborough from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What does tapas catering cost?
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.
What affects the price in Westborough
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Places near Westborough
More for events in Westborough
Westborough: venues and local tips
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU2, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Francis Church. Parks such as Broadstreet have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Westborough is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of GU2, GU1 and GU3. Whether your event is on Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A323 close by, Westborough is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Schools near Westborough include Kings College Guildford (under half a mile west) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Hare and Hounds pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Westborough
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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