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Tapas Catering for Crosswater events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Crosswater and across Surrey.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Crosswater
Tapas catering for your event in Crosswater
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Crosswater. For table tapas as a starter and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Crosswater, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Crosswater until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Places near Crosswater
Other catering in Crosswater
Crosswater: venues and local tips
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Crosswater, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Crosswater. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Crosswater include Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Farnham station is about 4.3 miles away. Crosswater is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the GU10 postcode area. Other places close to Crosswater for tapas catering include Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (0.9 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Crosswater? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Crosswater hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Who books tapas catering in Crosswater?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Crosswater, people book us for events such as:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic buildings near Crosswater often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Crosswater
Is Crosswater close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Crosswater?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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