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Tapas Catering in Hammer
Planning tapas catering in Hammer? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
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How our tapas catering works in Hammer
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and office parties and launches, serving albóndigas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Near Hammer, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Occasions we cook for in Hammer
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hammer, people book us for occasions like:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as St. Stephen's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Hammer is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hammer? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
FAQs for Hammer
What’s the nearest station to Hammer for guests?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come to Hammer?
Yes, we do. Hammer is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Planning a tapas spread in Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU27 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Haslemere station is about 1.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hammer, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road. If your venue is just outside Hammer, we also cover Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile 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