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Tapas Catering for Windlesham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Windlesham.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Windlesham
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Windlesham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
How our tapas catering works in Windlesham
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s tapas starters and cocktail parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham and more.
Around Windlesham, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Windlesham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in Windlesham
Windlesham is about 4 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. From the centre of Windlesham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Windlesham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Windlesham to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Historic buildings near Windlesham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the GU20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Finney Drive and Cooper Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Windlesham, we also cover Brick Hill (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile south-west), Bagshot (2 miles west), Donkey Town (2 miles south) and Broomhall (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (4 miles south-west), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Egham (6 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
A little further out are Chobham Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Windlesham include Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Windlesham
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Windlesham and across Surrey
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Windlesham
Can you cook in Brentmoor Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Windlesham?
Bagshot station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Windlesham
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Windlesham, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Parks such as Brentmoor Heath have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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