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Tapas Catering for Lucas Green events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lucas Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
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Tapas catering for your event in Lucas Green
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are frequently asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and tapas before paella, serving croquetas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Lucas Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Drinks receptions around Lucas Green
Lucas Green is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU24 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 2.1 miles south. A picnic in Bisley and West End Commons? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Anywhere in GU24, we can bring tapas catering to you. If your venue is just outside Lucas Green, we also cover Donkey Town (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile south-east), Penny Pot (1 mile north-east) and Sheet's Heath (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (3.9 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (0.8 miles north)
Events we cater in Lucas Green
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Lucas Green and Surrey:
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Why choose live paella in Lucas Green?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Lucas Green: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Lucas Green?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Lucas Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Lucas Green until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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 suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Lucas Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Towns and villages near Lucas Green
Also in Lucas Green
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Lucas Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What affects the price in Lucas Green
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use 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