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Tapas & canapé catering in Bentley, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Bentley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Bentley events
What affects the price in Bentley
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bentley, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Tapas catering in Bentley, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are often asked to cater sharing tapas starters and engagement parties, with gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Bentley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Bentley has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. 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
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Bentley and across Surrey
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning a tapas spread in Bentley
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Bentley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Bentley include Farnham Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10 and GU34, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field. Close by, we cover events in Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (under half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in Bentley
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Bentley, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Common questions in Bentley
Is Bentley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Bentley from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
For event organisers in Bentley
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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