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Tapas & canapé catering in Artington, Surrey
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Artington: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Artington
Why choose tapas catering in Artington?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Artington, people book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
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- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
Tapas catering in Artington, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Artington. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and sharing tapas starters, with gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Artington, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Events in Artington and across Surrey
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Artington
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Also near Artington
Also in Artington
Artington: venues and local tips
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Artington, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Artington is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Shalford station is about 0.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (1.1 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Artington, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in GU3 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close or the roads around them. Artington is on the A3100, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Police Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ship Public House (less than half a mile north)
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Artington stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Questions from Artington
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Artington for guests?
The closest is Shalford station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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