Surrey · England
Tapas Catering for Crondall events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Crondall.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Crondall
About our tapas catering in Crondall
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are frequently asked to cater birthday drinks and tapas and paella menus, serving Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Crondall, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Crondall stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Crondall, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Drinks receptions around Crondall
Crondall is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Events in Crondall are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Crondall to Guildford (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Crondall include Farnham Castle (2.7 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Crondall, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across GU10. Whether your event is on Church Street, The Borough and Glebe Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Redlands (1 mile north-east), Bowling Alley (1 mile north), Dora's Green (1 mile east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Mill Lane (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (2.8 miles south-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Crondall include Beacon Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Crondall include St Nicholas' School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plume Of Feathers Public House (less than half a mile west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- We cover Crondall and the whole of Surrey
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Events we cater in Crondall
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
In Crondall and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Crondall questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Crondall?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Places near Crondall
Other catering in Crondall
For event organisers in Crondall
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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