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Tapas Catering for Chobham events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chobham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Chobham
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Tapas catering in Chobham, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s birthday and anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and croquetas for your guests.
Around Chobham, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Chobham: venues and local tips
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Chobham, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Chobham include Botleys Mansion (3.2 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cater events across the GU24 postcode area. From High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Chobham is on the A319, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Chobham, we cover Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Woking High School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (within half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Places near Chobham
What else we do in Chobham
FAQs for Chobham
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Chobham close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Chobham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Chobham and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Chobham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Chobham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Chobham and across Surrey
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Chobham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
What affects the price in Chobham
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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