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Tapas & canapé catering in Brook, Surrey
Looking for tapas catering in Brook? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Brook
How our tapas catering works in Brook
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and tapas with a paella main course, serving patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Brook, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Brook until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Brook
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning a tapas spread in Brook
Brook is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Brook and nearby villages. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Brook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in GU8, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Brook Road, Church Lane and Park Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Brook, we also cover Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Hambledon (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Dog And Pheasant Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Brook
Is Brook too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Brook for guests?
Witley station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Why choose tapas catering in Brook?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Brook and Surrey:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 1 mile east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve 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