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Tapas & canapé catering in Barford, Surrey
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Barford: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Barford
Who books tapas catering in Barford?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
A picnic in The Flashes? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
How our tapas catering works in Barford
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and engagement parties.
Near Barford, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
What affects the price in Barford
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Barford
Other catering in Barford
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Barford
Can you cook in The Flashes?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Planning a tapas spread in Barford
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Barford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Barford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Barford to Guildford (12 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Haslemere station is about 3.9 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist. Barford is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU10 and GU26 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Barford, we also cover Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Barford includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around 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.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Barford until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
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