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Tapas & canapé catering in Stonehill, Surrey
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Stonehill.
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
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A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas catering for your event in Stonehill
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We are often asked to cater anniversary parties and welcome-drink canapés, serving tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Stonehill, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Stonehill
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Stonehill and Surrey:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Longcross station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
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For event organisers in Stonehill
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What affects the price in Stonehill
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Stonehill: venues and local tips
Stonehill is about 3 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Stonehill and the surrounding area. Stonehill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Stonehill to Guildford (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Stonehill include Botleys Mansion (1.4 miles north-east) and Byfleet Manor (4.8 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Church.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area. Local streets include Stonehill Road and Stonehill Crescent; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Ottershaw (1 mile east), Longcross (1 mile north-west), Mimbridge (2 miles south-west), Lyne (2 miles north-east) and Trumps Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (3 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Stonehill includes Gracious Pond and St Ann's Lake.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Stonehill is around 9:20pm in 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Stonehill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Stonehill?
Longcross station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Stonehill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- 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