Surrey · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bagshot, Surrey
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Bagshot.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering for Bagshot events
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Bagshot stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
About our tapas catering in Bagshot
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers for your guests.
Around Bagshot, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Surrey, including Bagshot
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Places near Bagshot
More for events in Bagshot
Drinks receptions around Bagshot
Bagshot is about 2 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Bagshot. Bagshot is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Parks such as Bagshot Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, Bagshot has its own station, Bagshot station.
For tapas catering in GU19, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on The Square, High Street and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Bagshot include the B3029, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Bagshot, we also cover Lightwater (1 mile south-east), Windlesham (2 miles east), Donkey Town (2 miles south-east), Lucas Green (3 miles south-east) and West End (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (6 miles south-east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east) and Frimley (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Surrey Heath Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Frimley Park Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Bagshot includes Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Collingwood College (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in Bagshot
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Events we cater in Bagshot
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Bagshot, people book us for events such as:
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as The Brook Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Your questions about tapas catering in Bagshot
Is Bagshot close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Bagshot Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
- 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