Surrey · England
Tapas Catering in Brooklands
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brooklands: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Brooklands
Tapas catering in Brooklands, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We’re often asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and work receptions, serving croquetas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
Around Brooklands, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Occasions we cook for in Brooklands
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Charles Borromeo, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from Brooklands
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Charles Borromeo?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Brooklands from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Brooklands has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Brooklands, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Towns and villages near Brooklands
Other catering in Brooklands
For event organisers in Brooklands
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Brooklands and the whole of Surrey
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Brooklands: venues and local tips
Brooklands is about 1 mile south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Brooklands or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (1.7 miles south) and The Homewood (3.3 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Weybridge station is in Brooklands itself.
We cook at events all over the KT13 and KT14 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Segrave Close, Railton Close and Locke King Road. Main roads around Brooklands include the B374, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in St George's Hill (1 mile north-east), Byfleet (1 mile south), Weybridge (1 mile north-east), New Haw (1 mile west) and Whiteley Village (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (9 miles east).
A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brooklands include Papercourt Marshes and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Manby Lodge Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and St George's College Weybridge (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Waverley Inn (0.8 miles north)
- 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