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Tapas Catering for Abinger Common events
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 turns food into part of your event in Abinger Common.
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Abinger Common
How our tapas catering works in Abinger Common
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are tortilla española, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for tapas starters and engagement drinks.
Near Abinger Common, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Drinks receptions around Abinger Common
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Abinger Common. Abinger Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Historic buildings near Abinger Common often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Abinger Common is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RH5 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Common include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Abinger Common include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Abinger Hatch Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Abinger Common is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Abinger Common
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
A picnic in Wotton and Abinger Commons? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Abinger Common: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Abinger Common?
Gomshall station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Abinger Common?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- 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