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Tapas Catering in Hindhead
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hindhead: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Hindhead events
About our tapas catering in Hindhead
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it is work receptions and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook tortilla española, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Hindhead, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Hindhead and across Surrey
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hindhead
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Perfect for your event in Hindhead
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hindhead, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Luke.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Hindhead is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Nearby places to Hindhead
What else we do in Hindhead
Questions from Hindhead
Is Hindhead too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Hindhead close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Hindhead: venues and local tips
Hindhead is about 7 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Hindhead, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Hindhead to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Hindhead is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in GU26, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Moorlands Close, Hatchlands Drive and Glenville Gardens or the roads around them. Hindhead sits on or near the A333, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Hindhead, we cover Grayshott (1 mile west), Nutcombe (1 mile south), Beacon Hill (1 mile north-west), Whitmoor Vale (2 miles north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north), Frimley (14 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east) and Ash (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles south-east). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Beacon Hill Community Primary School (0.9 miles north-west) and Woolmer Hill School (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox & Pelican pub (0.7 miles 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