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Tapas Catering in Penny Pot
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Penny Pot and the surrounding area.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Penny Pot
How our tapas catering works in Penny Pot
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re often asked to cater evening sharing boards and drinks parties and receptions, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Penny Pot, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning a tapas spread in Penny Pot
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Penny Pot or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Penny Pot to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Penny Pot include Botleys Mansion (4.4 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Brookwood station is about 2.7 miles away.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Penny Pot includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Penny Pot include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Penny Pot and the whole of Surrey
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Penny Pot? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Penny Pot
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Penny Pot, people book us for events such as:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Penny Pot, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Penny Pot has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Penny Pot
Do you come out to small places like Penny Pot?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Nearby places to Penny Pot
What else we do in Penny Pot
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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