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Tapas Catering for Holt Pound events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Holt Pound. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Holt Pound?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Surrey, including Holt Pound
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How our tapas catering works in Holt Pound
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and canapés with welcome drinks, with padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Holt Pound, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Also near Holt Pound
Also in Holt Pound
Holt Pound: venues and local tips
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Holt Pound, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Holt Pound to Guildford (12 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Saint James. Historic buildings near Holt Pound frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holt Pound, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can cook for your guests. From Fullers Road and The Wickets or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Holt Pound include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Questions from Holt Pound
Which station should guests use for Holt Pound?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Holt Pound from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Who books tapas catering in Holt Pound?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Holt Pound:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Holt Pound? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Holt Pound is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Holt Pound
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- 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