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Tapas & canapé catering in Mousehill, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Mousehill.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Mousehill?
Tapas catering in Mousehill, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés.
For a country party near Mousehill, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What affects the price in Mousehill
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
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
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Mousehill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Mousehill and across Surrey
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
FAQs for Mousehill
Could we have live paella in Rodborough Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Mousehill from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Do you cover Mousehill?
We do. Mousehill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Nearby places to Mousehill
What else we do in Mousehill
For event organisers in Mousehill
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Who books tapas catering in Mousehill?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (3.8 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (4.5 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Planning a tapas spread in Mousehill
Mousehill is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Mousehill will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Mousehill to Guildford (6 miles away).
Historic buildings near Mousehill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Rodborough Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Mousehill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. Your event could be at a home on Green Lane, The Cedars and Moushill Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Milford (1 mile north-east), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east), Witley (1 mile south) and Tuesley (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Mousehill includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Rodborough (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (within half a mile north)
- 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