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Tapas & canapé catering in Dora's Green, Surrey
Looking for tapas catering in Dora's Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Dora's Green
Tapas catering in Dora's Green, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Dora's Green. We cook croquetas, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and we are often booked for engagement celebrations and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Dora's Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Dora's Green until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in Dora's Green
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Common questions in Dora's Green
What’s the nearest station to Dora's Green for guests?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Dora's Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater in Dora's Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Dora's Green is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Tapas for events in Dora's Green
Dora's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Farnham, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Dora's Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Dora's Green. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Dora's Green to Guildford (11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east.
Tapas catering in GU10 is planned around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Warren Corner (1 mile north), Redlands (1 mile north-west), Ewshot (1 mile north), Dippenhall (1 mile south) and Crondall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dora's Green include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Park.
- Local schools include Weydon School (2 miles south-east)
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Dora's Green
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Events we cater in Dora's Green
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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