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Tapas Catering for Brookwood events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brookwood: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Brookwood events
Tapas catering in Brookwood, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Brookwood. Whether it is engagement drinks and cocktail parties, we can cook Serrano ham, croquetas and tortilla española and more.
Near Brookwood, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Brookwood: venues and local tips
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of Brookwood to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Parks such as Brookwood Lye have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Brookwood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive. We also cook at events in Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Knowl Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Nag's Head Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Brookwood is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Brookwood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Your questions about tapas catering in Brookwood
We’re having a ceremony at Saint Saviour's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Brookwood?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Places near Brookwood
Other catering in Brookwood
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in Brookwood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Perfect for your event in Brookwood
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Brookwood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Saviour's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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