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Tapas Catering for East Clandon events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across East Clandon and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in East Clandon
Tapas catering in East Clandon, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include albóndigas, tortilla española and croquetas, and typical bookings are for birthday drinks and work receptions.
For a country party near East Clandon, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in East Clandon stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Events we cater in East Clandon
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in East Clandon book us for events such as:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Also near East Clandon
Also in East Clandon
Questions from East Clandon
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is East Clandon from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater in East Clandon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Clandon is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Drinks receptions around East Clandon
East Clandon is about 4 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Events in East Clandon are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Clandon station is about 1.1 miles away. Historic houses near East Clandon include Hatchlands Park (0.5 miles north-east) and Clandon Park (1.1 miles west). 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 3 miles of East Clandon, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in GU4 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include The Street, School Lane and Sawpit Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Horsley (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles south), Shere (2 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles north-east) and Gomshall (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
A little further out are Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Queens Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- 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