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Tapas & canapé catering in Bramley, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bramley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Bramley?
About our tapas catering in Bramley
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include evening grazing and cocktail parties, with croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
In Bramley, tapas work at home or in a local hall. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
More for events in Bramley
Who books tapas catering in Bramley?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bramley and Surrey:
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Parks such as Shalford Mill have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
Your questions about tapas catering in Bramley
Could we have live paella in Shalford Mill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Bramley from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cover Bramley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bramley. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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. Sunset in Bramley is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Throwing 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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What affects the price in Bramley
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why choose live paella in Bramley?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Receptions and parties in Bramley
Bramley is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Bramley. Bramley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Church of Holy Trinity. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bramley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Bramley, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in GU5 is planned around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Station Road and Windrush Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Bramley include the B2129, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wonersh (1 mile east), Birtley Green (1 mile south-east), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Thorncombe Street (2 miles south-west) and Grafham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bramley include St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Schools near Bramley include Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery (under half a mile south) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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