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Tapas Catering in Hurtmore
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hurtmore: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Hurtmore
Tapas catering in Hurtmore, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and evening grazing, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and croquetas.
For a country party near Hurtmore, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Receptions and parties in Hurtmore
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU7, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Godalming station is about 1.2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hurtmore, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU7, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Hurtmore, we also cover Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Hurtmore includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Hurtmore include Loseley Fields Primary School (1 mile east) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.8 miles north)
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Why choose live paella in Hurtmore?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Hurtmore hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Hurtmore and across Surrey
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Hurtmore questions
What’s the nearest station to Hurtmore for guests?
Godalming station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
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.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Also near Hurtmore
More for events in Hurtmore
What affects the price in Hurtmore
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning tapas catering in Hurtmore? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Perfect for your event in Hurtmore
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Hurtmore and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near Hurtmore frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Hurtmore has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
- 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