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Tapas Catering for Puttenham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Puttenham.
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Puttenham
Tapas catering for your event in Puttenham
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and sharing tapas starters, we can cook Serrano ham, croquetas and tortilla española.
Near Puttenham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
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Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Puttenham stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Puttenham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Puttenham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Puttenham?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
A picnic in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Puttenham
Is Puttenham close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much does tapas catering cost in Puttenham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Receptions and parties in Puttenham
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Puttenham. Puttenham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Puttenham include Wanborough Manor (0.9 miles north-east) and Loseley Park (3 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Puttenham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3. Whether your event is on The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Puttenham for tapas catering include Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Good Intent pub (less than half a mile east)
- 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