Surrey · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Onslow Village, Surrey
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Onslow Village: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Onslow Village
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
About our tapas catering in Onslow Village
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and office parties and launches, with gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
For a party in a place like Onslow Village, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Onslow Village and the whole of Surrey
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Who books tapas catering in Onslow Village?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Onslow Village often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning tapas catering in Onslow Village? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Onslow Village: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Onslow Village for guests?
Guildford station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Onslow Village 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Onslow Village: venues and local tips
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For an event in Onslow Village, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Guildford station, about 1 mile east. After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints' Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Onslow Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the GU2 and GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Onslow Village sits on or near the A31, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Onslow Village include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Guildford County School (0.7 miles east) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.1 miles east)
What else we do in Onslow Village
- 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