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Tapas & canapé catering in Ewshot, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Ewshot.
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Ewshot
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Tapas catering in Ewshot, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Ewshot. Whether it is tapas before paella and sharing boards for evening guests, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers for your guests.
In a rural spot like Ewshot, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Where we can cook in Ewshot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
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Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Catering for every guest
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:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Ewshot is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Ewshot
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Common questions in Ewshot
Do you come out to small places like Ewshot?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Basingbourne Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Ewshot: venues and local tips
Ewshot is about 2 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Events in Ewshot are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ewshot is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Farnham station is about 2.6 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ewshot, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Woodpecker Close, Nuthatch Close and Church Lane. Nearby, we also cater events in Warren Corner (1 mile south-west), Redlands (1 mile west), Dora's Green (1 mile south), Hog Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Crondall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Farnham Park.
- Schools near Ewshot include Farnham Heath End School (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windmill pub (less than half a mile north)
- 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