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Tapas & canapé catering in Beacon Hill, Surrey
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Beacon Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Beacon Hill events
Common questions in Beacon Hill
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Alban: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Beacon Hill for guests?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Tapas catering in Beacon Hill, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For tapas and paella menus and cocktail parties, we can cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and croquetas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Beacon Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Beacon Hill is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Occasions we cook for in Beacon Hill
Big or small, tapas work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Beacon Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
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
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Beacon Hill and nearby villages. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Beacon Hill to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Alban, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Haslemere station is about 2.9 miles away. Beacon Hill is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU26, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Hill Road, Glen Close and Harlequin Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile west), Green Cross (1 mile north-west), Grayshott (1 mile south), Hindhead (1 mile south-east) and Barford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Schools near Beacon Hill include St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south) and Woolmer Hill School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Pelican pub (0.9 miles south)
Places near Beacon Hill
Also in Beacon Hill
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
- 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