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Tapas & canapé catering in Aaron's Hill, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Aaron's Hill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Aaron's Hill?
Aaron's Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Aaron's Hill for guests?
Godalming station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mark's Church and Community Centre?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
About our tapas catering in Aaron's Hill
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary parties and tapas before paella.
In Aaron's Hill, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Aaron's Hill until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Aaron's Hill
Aaron's Hill is about 1 mile west of Godalming, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Aaron's Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
A picnic in Phillips Memorial Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Godalming station is about 0.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aaron's Hill, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Surrey takes in GU7. Streets in the area include Mayen Road, Grove Road and Holly Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Aaron's Hill on the A3100, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Aaron's Hill, we also cover Upper Eashing (1 mile west), Godalming (1 mile east), Lower Eashing (1 mile west), Milford (1 mile south-west) and Tuesley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (0.7 miles east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aaron's Hill include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Hilary's School (0.6 miles east) and Godalming College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Inn on the Lake (under half a mile south-east)
Who books tapas catering in Aaron's Hill?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Aaron's Hill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Aaron's Hill and the whole of Surrey
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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