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Tapas Catering in Wraysbury
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Wraysbury. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Wraysbury?
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
How our tapas catering works in Wraysbury
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and tapas starters.
Tapas make a party in Wraysbury easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
For event organisers in Wraysbury
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Wraysbury? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening receptions in Wraysbury stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Towns and villages near Wraysbury
Also in Wraysbury
Events we cater in Wraysbury
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wraysbury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
Parks such as Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Wraysbury questions
Could we have live paella in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Wraysbury from London?
About 20 miles from central London.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Planning a tapas spread in Wraysbury
Wraysbury is about 2 miles north of Egham, in Surrey. For an event in Wraysbury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Sunnymeads station is about 0.8 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew.
For tapas catering in TW19, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Station Road and Waylands or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Sunnymeads (1 mile north), Old Windsor (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile south-east), Horton (1 mile north-east) and Bishopsgate (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Edward VII Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Wraysbury include St John's Beaumont School (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchmead School (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Perserverance Public House (under half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Wraysbury hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to 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