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Tapas Catering in Shamley Green
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Shamley Green.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Shamley Green
Tapas catering in Shamley Green, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include work receptions and evening grazing, serving Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Shamley Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Shamley Green until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Why choose tapas catering in Shamley Green?
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Where we can cook in Shamley Green
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Tapas for events in Shamley Green
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For an event in Shamley Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Shamley Green. Shamley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Historic buildings near Shamley Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Shamley Green include Chilworth Manor (2.5 miles north) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-west). 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 4 miles of Shamley Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU5, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Shamley Green includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (within half a mile east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Nearby places to Shamley Green
Other catering in Shamley Green
Common questions in Shamley Green
We’re having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Shamley Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shamley Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Include staff for canapés
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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