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Tapas Catering for Camberley events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Camberley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Camberley
Tapas catering for your event in Camberley
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and engagement drinks.
Tapas work for parties and receptions in Camberley. We need a small area to finish hot tapas. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Why choose live paella in Camberley?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Camberley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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What affects the price in Camberley
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Camberley, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Who books tapas catering in Camberley?
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Camberley station, about 0.7 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
Tapas for events in Camberley
Camberley is about 9 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Camberley or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Camberley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Parks such as Tekels Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in GU15, GU16 and GU47, we plan around your venue and timings. From High Street, London Road and Waverley Drive or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A30 and A321, Camberley is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Camberley, we also cover Old Dean (1 mile north-east), York Town (1 mile west), Frimley (1 mile south), Watchmoor (2 miles south-west) and Deepcut (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south), Egham (10 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (12 miles north-east). Camberley is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Camberley include Tomlinscote School (1 mile south) and Tomlinscote School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Claude du Vall pub (0.7 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (1.7 miles west)
Questions from Camberley
What’s the nearest station to Camberley for guests?
The closest is Camberley station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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