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Tapas & canapé catering in Martyr's Green, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Martyr's Green and across Surrey.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
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Tapas catering for your event in Martyr's Green
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Martyr's Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
For event organisers in Martyr's Green
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in Martyr's Green?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Martyr's Green and the whole of Surrey
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Receptions and parties in Martyr's Green
Martyr's Green is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Events in Martyr's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Martyr's Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Martyr's Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Martyr's Green is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over KT11. Streets in the area include Old Lane and Ockham Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Martyr's Green, we also cover Hatchford (1 mile north-east), Hatchford End (1 mile north-west), Downside (1 mile north-east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Martyr's Green include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (less than half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
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How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Martyr's Green is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Martyr's Green questions
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 far is Martyr's Green from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Perfect for your event in Martyr's Green
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
A picnic in The Forest and the Highlands? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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