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Tapas Catering in Stroud Common
Planning tapas catering in Stroud Common? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Stroud Common
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
About our tapas catering in Stroud Common
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and croquetas, and we’re often booked for drinks parties and receptions and table tapas as a starter.
Near Stroud Common, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Stroud Common stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Receptions and parties in Stroud Common
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Stroud Common, 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. We cook right across the region, from Stroud Common to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
A picnic in Cucknell's Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. If you are looking at a historic venue around Stroud Common, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stroud Common, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the GU5 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Stroud Lane and Church Hill. We also cook at events in Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Stroud Common includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Nearby, you’ll find Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Stroud Common and the whole of Surrey
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
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Perfect for your event in Stroud Common
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Stroud Common and Surrey:
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Stroud Common: your questions answered
Is Stroud Common too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
- 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