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Tapas Catering in South Holmwood
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in South Holmwood and across Surrey.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in South Holmwood
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
Planning tapas catering in South Holmwood? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in South Holmwood, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is drinks parties and receptions and evening grazing, we can cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas and more.
Near South Holmwood, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
For event organisers in South Holmwood
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in South Holmwood has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Holmwood, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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South Holmwood: your questions answered
Is South Holmwood close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you come to South Holmwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Holmwood and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why South Holmwood hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover South Holmwood and the whole of Surrey
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in South Holmwood?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic buildings near South Holmwood frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Where we can cook in South Holmwood
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning a tapas spread in South Holmwood
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in South Holmwood, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from South Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene. A picnic in Inholms Clay Pit? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of South Holmwood, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside South Holmwood, we cover Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Norfolk Arms (0.7 miles north)
- 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