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Tapas & canapé catering in Hookwood, Surrey
Looking for tapas catering in Hookwood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Hookwood
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Hookwood until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Hookwood, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook croquetas, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for tapas with a paella main course and engagement parties.
Near Hookwood, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
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Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Planning a tapas spread in Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Events in Hookwood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hookwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hookwood to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hookwood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Horley station is about 1.2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hookwood, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over RH6 and the streets around it. From Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hookwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Your questions about tapas catering in Hookwood
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Hookwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hookwood.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Who books tapas catering in Hookwood?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hookwood:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hookwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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