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Tapas Catering for Haslemere events
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 Haslemere.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
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Tapas catering in Haslemere, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and work receptions.
For a party in a place like Haslemere, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Haslemere until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Haslemere, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share.
Add a live paella main.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Haslemere hosts choose us
- We cover Haslemere and the whole of Surrey
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Haslemere
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Christopher: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Haslemere for guests?
Haslemere has its own station: Haslemere station.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Where we can cook in Haslemere
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Haslemere
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Why choose tapas catering in Haslemere?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
For guests coming by train, Haslemere station is in Haslemere itself.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Haslemere: venues and local tips
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Haslemere, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Christopher, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Haslemere is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of GU27 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Haslemere include the A286 and A287, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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