Surrey · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Pyrford Village, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Pyrford Village. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Pyrford Village?
About our tapas catering in Pyrford Village
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s sharing tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Pyrford Village, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
FAQs for Pyrford Village
Which station should guests use for Pyrford Village?
The closest is West Byfleet station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Could we have live paella in White Rose Lane?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Also near Pyrford Village
Other catering in Pyrford Village
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Drinks receptions around Pyrford Village
Pyrford Village is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. For an event in Pyrford Village, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Pyrford Village. Pyrford Village is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
A picnic in White Rose Lane? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Byfleet station, about 1.7 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pyrford Village, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over GU22 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Pyrford Village, we also cover Pyrford (1 mile north), Old Woking (2 miles south-west), Sheerwater (2 miles north-west), West Byfleet (2 miles north) and Woodham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
A little further out are Woking Community Hospital (2 miles west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Ripley Court School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (1.6 miles north-west)
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
What affects the price in Pyrford Village
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pyrford Village, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Pyrford Village has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Pyrford Village
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Pyrford Village book us for events such as:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Pyrford Village, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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