Surrey · England
Tapas Catering in Byfleet
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Byfleet.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Byfleet?
Tapas catering for your event in Byfleet
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella.
Around Byfleet, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Byfleet: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Byfleet?
Byfleet & New Haw station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Byfleet is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Byfleet? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Byfleet
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Byfleet and the whole of Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Tapas for events in Byfleet
Byfleet is about 3 miles south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Byfleet, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Byfleet is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Byfleet to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Byfleet often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the KT14 postcode area. Whether your event is on Church Road, High Road and Binfield Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Byfleet, we cover Wisley (1 mile south), New Haw (1 mile north-west), Brooklands (1 mile north), Pyrford Green (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Runnymede Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Byfleet includes Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Byfleet include Fullbrook School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Blue Anchor Hotel (within half a mile east)
Perfect for your event in Byfleet
They work for any size of event.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Botleys Mansion (3.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Where we can cook in Byfleet
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Nearby places to Byfleet
More for events in Byfleet
- 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