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Tapas Catering for Munstead Heath events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Munstead Heath.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Munstead Heath
Where we can cook in Munstead Heath
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Munstead Heath
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
About our tapas catering in Munstead Heath
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and evening sharing boards, serving croquetas, albóndigas and tortilla española.
Near Munstead Heath, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Munstead Heath: venues and local tips
Munstead Heath is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Munstead Heath and the surrounding area. Munstead Heath is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Historic buildings near Munstead Heath often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Munstead Heath include Loseley Park (3 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (4.3 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Munstead Heath, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU8, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Munstead Heath, we also cover Thorncombe Street (1 mile east), Hascombe (2 miles south-east), Birtley Green (2 miles east), Bramley (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Munstead Heath includes Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Local schools include Godalming College (1 mile west) and St Hilary's School (1.3 miles north-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Who books tapas catering in Munstead Heath?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Munstead Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
Parks such as Phillips Memorial Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
Towns and villages near Munstead Heath
Other catering in Munstead Heath
FAQs for Munstead Heath
How far is Munstead Heath from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at St John the Baptist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much does tapas catering cost in Munstead Heath?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What affects the price in Munstead Heath
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Munstead Heath has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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