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Tapas Catering in Seale
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Seale and across Surrey.
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Seale
Events we cater in Seale
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Seale, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
How our tapas catering works in Seale
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and sharing boards for evening guests, serving gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Seale, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Seale stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Seale?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Seale? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Seale: your questions answered
Is Seale close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Seale too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Other catering in Seale
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
Receptions and parties in Seale
Seale is about 3 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Across the GU10 area, we can cook for your guests. Seale is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Seale to Guildford (6 miles away).
A picnic in Aldershot Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (2.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.7 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Seale is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Elstead Road, School Hill and Wood Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Tongham (1 mile north-west), The Sands (1 mile south-west), Ash Green (1 mile north) and Ash (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (4 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Seale and Tongham (within half a mile south-west) and Ash Museum (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Runfold Wood and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Ash Manor School (1.4 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (1 mile north-west)
- 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