Surrey · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Ansteadbrook, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ansteadbrook.
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Ansteadbrook
How our tapas catering works in Ansteadbrook
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés, serving patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Ansteadbrook, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Ansteadbrook questions
Do you come out to small places like Ansteadbrook?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Ansteadbrook?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Receptions and parties in Ansteadbrook
Ansteadbrook is about 10 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Ansteadbrook, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ansteadbrook is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Ansteadbrook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in GU27, we can cook for your guests. For events just outside Ansteadbrook, we cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-east), Shillinglee (2 miles east), Northchapel (2 miles south-east), Lurgashall (3 miles south) and Ebernoe (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Cranleigh (9 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (7 miles north) and Farncombe (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include North Ambersham (2.9 miles south-west) and Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Perfect for your event in Ansteadbrook
Tapas get people talking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 2.2 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Ansteadbrook is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ansteadbrook, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
- 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