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Tapas & canapé catering in Birtley Green, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Birtley Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Birtley Green?
Tapas catering in Birtley Green, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Birtley Green. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course, with tortilla española, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
Near Birtley Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Where we can cook in Birtley Green
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Birtley Green
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Birtley Green
Other catering in Birtley Green
For event organisers in Birtley Green
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Birtley Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose live paella in Birtley Green?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Perfect for your event in Birtley Green
Big or small, tapas work.
In Birtley Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Parks such as Cucknell's Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Birtley Green 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Questions from Birtley Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Birtley Green?
The closest is Shalford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cover Birtley Green?
We do. Birtley Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Drinks receptions around Birtley Green
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Birtley Green will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Birtley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Historic buildings near Birtley Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north. Birtley Green is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in GU5, we plan around your venue. For events just outside Birtley Green, we cover Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Birtley Green includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Birtley Green include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
- 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