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Tapas Catering for Kingsley Green events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Kingsley Green.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Kingsley Green events
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Tapas catering in Kingsley Green, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is engagement celebrations and tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and croquetas and more.
For a country party near Kingsley Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
FAQs for Kingsley Green
Do you come out to small places like Kingsley Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Kingsley Green?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you cover Kingsley Green?
We do. We cook at events in Kingsley Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Kingsley Green.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Kingsley Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Kingsley Green
Kingsley Green is about 10 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Kingsley Green, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Kingsley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kingsley Green to Guildford (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.8 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Kingsley Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Square Drive, Haslemere Road and Hatch Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Kingsley Green, we cover Fernhurst (1 mile south), Haslemere (2 miles north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Shottermill (2 miles north-west) and Hammer (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (13 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include North Ambersham (1.4 miles south-east) and Haslemere and District Hospital (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Kingsley Green include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Woolmer Hill School (2.5 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Kingsley Green
Other catering in Kingsley Green
Who books tapas catering in Kingsley Green?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Where we can cook in Kingsley Green
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- 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