Surrey · England
Tapas Catering in Fernhurst
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Fernhurst and across Surrey.
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Fernhurst events
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
How our tapas catering works in Fernhurst
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and engagement drinks, with albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Fernhurst, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Occasions we cook for in Fernhurst
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (4.3 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
Common questions in Fernhurst
Is Fernhurst close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Fernhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cover Fernhurst?
We do. We cook at events in Fernhurst and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Evening receptions in Fernhurst stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Fernhurst
Also in Fernhurst
Tapas for events in Fernhurst
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Fernhurst will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Fernhurst is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Fernhurst to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 2.7 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Fernhurst, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in GU27, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include North Ambersham (1.1 miles east) and Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Fernhurst includes Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Why choose live paella in Fernhurst?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Fernhurst and across Surrey
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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