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Tapas Catering in Sandhills
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sandhills and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Sandhills
How our tapas catering works in Sandhills
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and evening grazing.
Near Sandhills, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What affects the price in Sandhills
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or GU8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Sandhills?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Witley station, about 0.5 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
Where we can cook in Sandhills
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Sandhills
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Nearby places to Sandhills
What else we do in Sandhills
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Sandhills is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Receptions and parties in Sandhills
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Sandhills or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Sandhills is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. Sandhills is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU8, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandhills include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Common questions in Sandhills
Is Sandhills too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Sandhills close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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