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Tapas Catering for Cranleigh events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cranleigh: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Cranleigh
Tapas catering in Cranleigh, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it is work receptions and evening sharing boards, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and croquetas for your guests.
Tapas make a party in Cranleigh easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Occasions we cook for in Cranleigh
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Cranleigh, people book us for events such as:
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
Parks such as Sayer's Croft LNR have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. 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
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Cranleigh
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Cranleigh
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
FAQs for Cranleigh
Could we have live paella in Sayer's Croft LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much does tapas catering cost in Cranleigh?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Planning a tapas spread in Cranleigh
Cranleigh is about 8 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Cranleigh, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Cranleigh to Guildford (8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cranleigh, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in GU6, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Taverner Square and Bridge Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Cranleigh include the B2128, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Cranleigh for tapas catering include Ewhurst (2 miles east), Ewhurst Green (2 miles east), Mayes Green (4 miles east), Walliswood (4 miles east) and Ellen's Green (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north), Horley (14 miles east), Redhill (15 miles north-east), Farnham (14 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles north-east).
- Schools near Cranleigh include Glebelands School (within half a mile north-west)
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Cranleigh has daylight until about 9:20pm 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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- 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