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Tapas Catering for Horsell events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Horsell and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Horsell
Tapas catering for your event in Horsell
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook patatas bravas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers for your guests.
In Horsell, tapas work at home or in a local hall. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Horsell: your questions answered
How far is Horsell from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Horsell is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
Tapas go out to the tables.
Staff to serve canapés.
For event organisers in Horsell
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose tapas catering in Horsell?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Horsell book us for events such as:
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
Drinks receptions around Horsell
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Horsell will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Horsell is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
A picnic in Milford Green and Coxhill Green? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic buildings near Horsell frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in GU21 and GU22, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Horsell is on the A3046, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Horsell for tapas catering include Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). The countryside around Horsell includes Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Horsell? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Where we can cook in Horsell
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Also near Horsell
More for events in Horsell
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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