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Tapas & canapé catering in Bramshott Chase, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Bramshott Chase.
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Bramshott Chase
Tapas catering for your event in Bramshott Chase
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include engagement parties and tapas and paella menus, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
For a country party near Bramshott Chase, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Bramshott Chase 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.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Bramshott Chase hosts choose us
- Catering across Surrey, including Bramshott Chase
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose tapas catering in Bramshott Chase?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Luke.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Bramshott Chase
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
FAQs for Bramshott Chase
How far is Bramshott Chase from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Places near Bramshott Chase
What else we do in Bramshott Chase
Bramshott Chase: venues and local tips
Bramshott Chase is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in Bramshott Chase, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Bramshott Chase. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bramshott Chase to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Haslemere station is about 1.7 miles away. Bramshott Chase is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Surrey takes in GU26. Local streets include Upper Hammer Lane, Old Bramshott Chase and Portsmouth Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Hammer Bottom (1 mile south), Hammer (1 mile south), Shottermill (1 mile south-east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south) and Haslemere (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (8 miles north), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Bramshott Chase include Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby schools include Shottermill Junior School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (0.8 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bramshott Chase
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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