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Tapas Catering for Shottermill events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Shottermill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Shottermill events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
About our tapas catering in Shottermill
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement drinks and canapés with welcome drinks, serving padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Around Shottermill, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Perfect for your event in Shottermill
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Stephen's Church.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Drinks receptions around Shottermill
Shottermill is about 1 mile west of Haslemere, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Shottermill. Shottermill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 0.8 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Shottermill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU27 and GU26, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Fox Road, New Road and Lion Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. You will find Shottermill on the A287, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hammer (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Haslemere (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north-west) and Hammer Bottom (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Shottermill include Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles north-west) and Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Staff Of Life Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Shottermill 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shottermill, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Shottermill
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Shottermill
We’re having a ceremony at St. Stephen's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does tapas catering cost in Shottermill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Towns and villages near Shottermill
Other catering in Shottermill
- 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