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Tapas Catering in Milford
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Milford: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Milford
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
How our tapas catering works in Milford
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are often asked to cater cocktail parties and engagement parties, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
In Milford, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Add a live paella main.
Receptions and parties in Milford
Milford is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Events in Milford are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Milford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Milford to Guildford (6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (3.5 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (4.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Milford (Surrey) station is about 0.8 miles away. Milford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in GU8, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Upper Manor Road and Elmside. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mousehill (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east) and Lower Eashing (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1 mile east). Not far away are Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (0.6 miles south) and St Hilary's School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion pub (within half a mile south-west)
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Milford has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Places near Milford
What else we do in Milford
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
FAQs for Milford
Which station should guests use for Milford?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook in Rodborough Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Catering across Surrey, including Milford
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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