Surrey · England
Tapas Catering for Send events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Send and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Send
Send: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Send for guests?
Clandon station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St William of York?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cover Send?
Yes, we do. Send is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Tapas catering for your event in Send
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas and more.
For a party in a place like Send, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Other catering in Send
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Occasions we cook for in Send
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St William of York.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Send hosts choose us
- Catering across Surrey, including Send
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Send stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Send? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Send: venues and local tips
Send is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Send and the surrounding area. Send is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
A picnic in White Rose Lane? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic houses near Send include Clandon Park (2.9 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (3.4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Send, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in GU23, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sandy Lane, Farm Lane and Sandfields or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Send, we cover Send Marsh (1 mile east), Burntcommon (1 mile east), Sutton Green (1 mile south-west), Mayford (2 miles west) and Pyle Hill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles east) and Woking Community Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Send include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (1.5 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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