Surrey · England
Tapas Catering in Highstreet Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Highstreet Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Highstreet Green?
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Tapas catering for your event in Highstreet Green
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s work receptions and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, patatas bravas and tortilla española for your guests.
Near Highstreet Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Highstreet Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Highstreet Green for guests?
Witley station, about 2.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Highstreet Green close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Receptions and parties in Highstreet Green
Highstreet Green is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU8 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Highstreet Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Highstreet Green is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. Nearby, we also cater events in Chiddingfold (2 miles west), Hambledon (2 miles north-west), Wormley (3 miles north-west), Sandhills (3 miles north-west) and Hydestile (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hydon's Ball and Shillinglee Lake.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Highstreet Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Highstreet Green
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Other catering in Highstreet Green
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Occasions we cook for in Highstreet Green
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 2.7 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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