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Tapas & canapé catering in Binscombe, Surrey
Something 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 Binscombe.
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Binscombe
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Binscombe stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Binscombe
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and engagement parties, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas.
For a country party near Binscombe, tapas and sangria set the mood. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Binscombe questions
Can you cook in Farncombe Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting 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.
Who books tapas catering in Binscombe?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Binscombe, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Evangelist Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Binscombe: venues and local tips
Binscombe is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Binscombe and the surrounding area. We cater in 395 places across Surrey.
Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (0.7 miles north-east) and Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Farncombe Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Binscombe, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in GU7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Squirrels Close, Redwing Avenue and Copse Side or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Binscombe, we also cover Compton (1 mile north-west), Hurtmore (1 mile west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Onslow Village (2 miles north) and Shackleford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Binscombe include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Binscombe include Charterhouse School (0.7 miles south-west) and Broadwater School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Withies Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Binscombe
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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