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Tapas & canapé catering in Bisley, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bisley and the surrounding area.
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Bisley
Tapas catering for your event in Bisley
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it’s birthday drinks and canapés with welcome drinks, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española and more.
For a party in a place like Bisley, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Bisley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Receptions and parties in Bisley
Bisley is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Bisley. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near Bisley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist.
Anywhere in GU24, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Hawthorn Way, Germander Drive and Wilcot Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Bisley sits on or near the A322, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Bisley, we cover Lucas Green (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile south-east), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south) and Penny Pot (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
A little further out are The Peacocks (3.3 miles east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Bisley includes Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bisley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
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 can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Bisley and across Surrey
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Common questions in Bisley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Bisley and West End Commons?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Where we can cook in Bisley
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Occasions we cook for in Bisley
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Bisley, people book us for events such as:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 1.6 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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