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Tapas Catering in Peaslake
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 turns food into part of your event in Peaslake.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Peaslake
Questions from Peaslake
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mark: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Peaslake for guests?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How our tapas catering works in Peaslake
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We’re often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and evening grazing, serving Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Peaslake, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Tapas for events in Peaslake
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Peaslake to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Peaslake to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mark. Historic buildings near Peaslake often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Peaslake, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in GU5 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Peaslake, we also cover Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1.5 miles south-east)
Where we can cook in Peaslake
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Occasions we cook for in Peaslake
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Gomshall station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
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The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Peaslake 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Peaslake? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Peaslake and the whole of Surrey
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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