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Tapas Catering in Charleshill
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 Charleshill.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Charleshill
Tapas catering in Charleshill, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas before paella, with gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
Near Charleshill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Charleshill until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Charleshill? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Charleshill: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Charleshill for guests?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cover Charleshill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Charleshill is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Charleshill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Charleshill
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Towns and villages near Charleshill
More for events in Charleshill
Charleshill: venues and local tips
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Charleshill and nearby villages. Charleshill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Charleshill to Guildford (8 miles away).
A picnic in Thundry Meadows? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James. Charleshill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Farnham Road and Whitmead Road. Charleshill sits on or near the B3001, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Charleshill for tapas catering include Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Charleshill include Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include The Donkey pub (within half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your event in Charleshill
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
Why choose live paella in Charleshill?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Charleshill and across Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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