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Tapas Catering in Mid Holmwood
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Mid Holmwood. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Mid Holmwood events
Tapas catering in Mid Holmwood, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and drinks parties and receptions.
In a rural spot like Mid Holmwood, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Mid Holmwood until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Questions from Mid Holmwood
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Mid Holmwood close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How much does tapas catering cost in Mid Holmwood?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
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Events we cater in Mid Holmwood
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What affects the price in Mid Holmwood
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Receptions and parties in Mid Holmwood
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Mid Holmwood. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Mid Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles south. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mid Holmwood, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mid Holmwood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Mid Holmwood include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile south)
Why choose live paella in Mid Holmwood?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Mid Holmwood and across Surrey
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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