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Tapas & canapé catering in Stanford Common, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stanford Common and the surrounding area.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Stanford Common
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Tapas catering in Stanford Common, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s tapas with a paella main course and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Near Stanford Common, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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Other catering in Stanford Common
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Stanford Common has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Your questions about tapas catering in Stanford Common
How far is Stanford Common from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stanford Common.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Stanford Common hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Surrey, including Stanford Common
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Stanford Common: venues and local tips
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Stanford Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Stanford Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
A picnic in Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Brookwood station is about 1.6 miles away.
Anywhere in GU24, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Stanford Common, we also cover Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Stanford Common includes Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (0.9 miles north)
Events we cater in Stanford Common
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stanford Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Stanford Common often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Stanford Common
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- 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