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Tapas Catering for St George's Hill events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in St George's Hill.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in St George's Hill
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas catering in St George's Hill, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for cocktail parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
In St George's Hill, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
St George's Hill questions
Could we have live paella in Woburn Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at United Reform Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Nearby places to St George's Hill
What else we do in St George's Hill
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in St George's Hill is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
St George's Hill: venues and local tips
St George's Hill is about 1 mile south of Weybridge, in Surrey. For tapas catering in St George's Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
A picnic in Woburn Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic houses near St George's Hill include Byfleet Manor (2.2 miles south) and The Homewood (2.6 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Anywhere in KT13, KT11 and KT12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cavendish Road, Holme Chase and Winterbourne Grove; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find St George's Hill on the B372, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to St George's Hill for tapas catering include Weybridge (1 mile north), Brooklands (1 mile south-west), Whiteley Village (1 mile south-east), Burwood Park (1 mile east) and Byfleet (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (3.7 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Heathside School (0.9 miles west) and St George's College Weybridge (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Grotto pub (0.8 miles north)
What affects the price in St George's Hill
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in St George's Hill
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in St George's Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like United Reform Church.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in St George's Hill
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- 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