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Tapas Catering in Stoughton
Paella 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 Stoughton.
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Stoughton?
How our tapas catering works in Stoughton
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For engagement parties and tapas starters, we can cook padrón peppers, patatas bravas and croquetas and more.
Around Stoughton, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Stoughton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Also near Stoughton
Other catering in Stoughton
Occasions we cook for in Stoughton
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Stoughton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
Planning a tapas spread in Stoughton
Stoughton is about 1 mile north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Events in Stoughton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Guildford station, about 1.4 miles south-east. A picnic in Chitty's Common? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stoughton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of GU2, GU3 and GU1 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Keens Lane, Manor Road and South Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Stoughton is on the A322 and A323, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Stoughton, we cover Bellfields (1 mile east), Westborough (1 mile south), Guildford (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east) and Abbotswood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoughton include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Christ's College (0.5 miles east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Wooden Bridge pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Common questions in Stoughton
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Stoughton from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Why choose live paella in Stoughton?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- 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