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Tapas Catering for Hydestile events
Planning tapas catering in Hydestile? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Hydestile?
Perfect for your event in Hydestile
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Hydestile and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Hydestile often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
Tapas catering in Hydestile, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Hydestile. For receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés, we can cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas for your guests.
For a country party near Hydestile, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Hydestile until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hydestile? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Questions from Hydestile
Which station should guests use for Hydestile?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Hydestile close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Hydestile? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Planning a tapas spread in Hydestile
Hydestile is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Events in Hydestile are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Hydestile to Guildford (7 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Historic houses near Hydestile include Loseley Park (4.1 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hydestile, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in GU8, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Salt Lane, New Road and Hambledon Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Hydestile, we cover Enton Green (1 mile west), Tuesley (1 mile north-west), Ockford Ridge (1 mile west), Busbridge (2 miles north) and Hambledon (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (2.1 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby schools include Godalming College (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Merry Harriers Public House (0.9 miles south)
Nearby places to Hydestile
More for events in Hydestile
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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