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Tapas Catering in Mimbridge
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mimbridge: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Mimbridge
Questions from Mimbridge
Can you cook in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
About our tapas catering in Mimbridge
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is birthday drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook tortilla española, croquetas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Mimbridge, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Occasions we cook for in Mimbridge
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic buildings near Mimbridge often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What affects the price in Mimbridge
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Surrey, including Mimbridge
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Mimbridge has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Planning a tapas spread in Mimbridge
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Mimbridge or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Mimbridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Mimbridge to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Woking station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Historic houses near Mimbridge include Botleys Mansion (3.1 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in GU24 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Mimbridge include the A3046, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Mimbridge for tapas catering include Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
A little further out are Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mimbridge include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Mimbridge include Horsell CofE Aided Junior School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Public House (1 mile south)
Towns and villages near Mimbridge
What else we do in Mimbridge
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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