Surrey · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Pitland Street, Surrey
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 for events in Pitland Street.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Pitland Street events
Tapas catering in Pitland Street, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We are often asked to cater engagement drinks and tapas with a paella main course, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
For a country party near Pitland Street, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
For event organisers in Pitland Street
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Occasions we cook for in Pitland Street
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.7 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
Places near Pitland Street
Other catering in Pitland Street
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Pitland Street until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Pitland Street
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Pitland Street
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Pitland Street: venues and local tips
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Pitland Street, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Pitland Street. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary The Virgins Church. If you are looking at a historic venue around Pitland Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Pitland Street is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of RH5 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Pitland Street, we also cover Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Pitland Street include Hurtwood House (1 mile south-west)
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Pitland Street
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Pitland Street from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
- 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