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Tapas & canapé catering in Green Cross, 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 turns food into part of your event in Green Cross.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Green Cross
Tapas catering in Green Cross, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. We cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and patatas bravas, and we are often booked for canapés with welcome drinks and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Green Cross, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Green Cross questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Green Cross from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Green Cross
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Who books tapas catering in Green Cross?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Green Cross and Surrey:
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
A picnic in The Flashes? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning a tapas spread in Green Cross
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Green Cross, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Green Cross is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Green Cross to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist. Guests travelling by rail: Haslemere station is about 3.7 miles away. Green Cross is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Green Cross includes Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (0.7 miles west)
What affects the price in Green Cross
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Green Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Green Cross until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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