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Tapas Catering in Cramhurst
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Cramhurst. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Cramhurst
Tapas catering in Cramhurst, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are albóndigas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and work receptions.
Near Cramhurst, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Cramhurst questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist's Church?
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.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Events we cater in Cramhurst
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cramhurst? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Receptions and parties in Cramhurst
Cramhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU8 area, we can cook for your guests. Cramhurst is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
A picnic in Rodborough Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (4.4 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (4.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Cramhurst, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the GU8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Merryacres, Martins Wood and Cramhurst Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Cramhurst for tapas catering include Witley (1 mile south), Mousehill (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile north) and Enton Green (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Cramhurst has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning tapas catering in Cramhurst? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in 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