Surrey · England
Tapas Catering in Bowlhead Green
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 Bowlhead Green.
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Bowlhead Green
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
How our tapas catering works in Bowlhead Green
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and evening sharing boards.
Near Bowlhead Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Drinks receptions around Bowlhead Green
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Events in Bowlhead Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Bowlhead Green to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Witley station, about 2 miles east. Bowlhead Green is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on French Lane and Rutton Hill Road. If your venue is just outside Bowlhead Green, we also cover Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Bowlhead Green include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.9 miles east)
What else we do in Bowlhead Green
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Bowlhead Green
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books tapas catering in Bowlhead Green?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Bowlhead Green
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Bowlhead Green from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How long do you need on site?
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cover Bowlhead Green?
Yes, we do. Bowlhead Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Bowlhead Green 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 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- 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