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Tapas & canapé catering in Castle Green, Surrey
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Castle Green.
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Castle Green
Tapas catering in Castle Green, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For cocktail parties and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Castle Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Castle Green until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Castle Green
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you are celebrating in Castle Green, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Lawrence.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
FAQs for Castle Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Castle Green close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where we can cook in Castle Green
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Castle Green
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Planning a tapas spread in Castle Green
Castle Green is about 2 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Castle Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Castle Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Parks such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Scotts Grove Road, Guildford Road and Scott's Grove Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Penny Pot (1 mile north-west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east), West End (1 mile west) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1.6 miles south) and Chobham Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Other catering in Castle Green
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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
- Events in Castle Green and across Surrey
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- 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