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Tapas Catering in Pyle Hill
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pyle Hill and the surrounding area.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Pyle Hill?
Tapas catering in Pyle Hill, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and birthday and anniversary parties, with Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Pyle Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planning a tapas spread in Pyle Hill
Pyle Hill is about 2 miles south of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Pyle Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Pyle Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For guests coming by train, Worplesdon station is in Pyle Hill itself. Parks such as Mayford Meadows have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pyle Hill, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the GU22 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Maybourne Rise, Guildford Road and Pyle Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Mayford (1 mile north-east), Sutton Green (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile south), Send (2 miles east) and Bellfields (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles south), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Hockey Museum (2.2 miles north) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Westfield Primary School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Drumming Snipe pub (0.5 miles north)
FAQs for Pyle Hill
Do you come out to small places like Pyle Hill?
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 Mayford Meadows?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How much does tapas catering cost in Pyle Hill?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater in Pyle Hill?
We do. Pyle Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Pyle Hill
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Pyle Hill
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we cook for in Pyle Hill
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Pyle Hill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Pyle Hill 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Tapas go out to the tables.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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