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Tapas Catering for Old Dean events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Old Dean.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering for Old Dean events
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About our tapas catering in Old Dean
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For launches and office parties and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and croquetas.
In Old Dean, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Old Dean hosts choose us
- Events in Old Dean and across Surrey
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Old Dean is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Tapas for events in Old Dean
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. For an event in Old Dean, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Camberley station is about 1.5 miles away. Parks such as Poors Allotment have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in GU15 and GU19, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road. For events just outside Old Dean, we cover Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Dean include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Old Dean?
Big or small, tapas work.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Dean and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as St Martin's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
FAQs for Old Dean
We are having a ceremony at St Martin's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Poors Allotment?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Other catering in Old Dean
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Old Dean
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- 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