Surrey · England
Tapas Catering in Shillinglee
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Shillinglee.
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Shillinglee
About our tapas catering in Shillinglee
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Popular choices include albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for engagement celebrations and receptions and drinks parties.
For a country party near Shillinglee, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Towns and villages near Shillinglee
Also in Shillinglee
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Shillinglee and the whole of Surrey
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Shillinglee
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.8 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Drinks receptions around Shillinglee
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Shillinglee. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Shillinglee is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the GU8 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Shillinglee, we cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Shillinglee is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Shillinglee? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Common questions in Shillinglee
How far is Shillinglee from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shillinglee?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cover Shillinglee?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shillinglee is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
- 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