Surrey · England
Tapas Catering for Pirbright events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pirbright: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Pirbright
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pirbright, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Tapas catering for your event in Pirbright
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Pirbright. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and tapas and paella menus, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Pirbright, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Receptions and parties in Pirbright
Pirbright is about 3 miles south-west of Woking, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Pirbright and nearby villages. Pirbright is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Pirbright, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 0.8 miles north-east.
For tapas catering in GU24, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Cowbridge Meadow, Gibb's Acre and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the A324, Pirbright is simple for us to get to for your event. We also cook at events in Stanford Common (1 mile south), Worplesdon (2 miles south-east), Willey Green (3 miles south), Fairlands (3 miles south-east) and Normandy (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (10 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.3 miles north) and Brookwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Pirbright Village Primary School (within half a mile north) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (2.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (under half a mile south-east)
Questions from Pirbright
Is Pirbright too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Pirbright?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Places near Pirbright
Other catering in Pirbright
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Pirbright is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Where we can cook in Pirbright
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Pirbright?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Organising for someone else?
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’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pirbright? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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