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Tapas Catering in Thorpe Green
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Thorpe Green and across Surrey.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Thorpe Green
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Tapas catering in Thorpe Green, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it is work receptions and tapas starters, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española and more.
In a rural spot like Thorpe Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Thorpe Green 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Thorpe Green
Is Thorpe Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Riverside Walk?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you come to Thorpe Green?
We do. We cook at events in Thorpe Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Occasions we cook for in Thorpe Green
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Thorpe Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Thorpe Green: venues and local tips
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. For an event in Thorpe Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Thorpe Green. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Thorpe Green to Guildford (11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Thorpe Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Riverside Walk? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Wherever your event is in GU25 and TW20, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Green Road and Sandhills Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Thorpe Green for tapas catering include Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thorpe Green include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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