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Tapas & canapé catering in Ewhurst Green, Surrey
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ewhurst Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Ewhurst Green
Tapas catering in Ewhurst Green, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is launches and office parties and sharing tapas starters, we can cook Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
Near Ewhurst Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Ewhurst Green
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Ewhurst Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Ewhurst Green?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Ewhurst Green
Ewhurst Green is about 7 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. From the centre of Ewhurst Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Ewhurst Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ewhurst Green to Guildford (9 miles away).
Parks such as Sayer's Croft LNR have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ewhurst Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Ewhurst Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in GU6 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Plough Lane and The Green or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Ewhurst (1 mile north-west), Mayes Green (1 mile east), Walliswood (2 miles south-east), Cranleigh (2 miles west) and Ellen's Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Ewhurst Green include Hurtwood House (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Bulls Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Ewhurst Green until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Where we can cook in Ewhurst Green
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Who books tapas catering in Ewhurst Green?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ewhurst Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 4.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Your questions about tapas catering in Ewhurst Green
Is Ewhurst Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Also near Ewhurst Green
More for events in Ewhurst Green
- 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