Surrey · England
Tapas Catering for Thursley events
Something 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 in Thursley.
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Thursley?
About our tapas catering in Thursley
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and table tapas as a starter, serving Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Thursley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Questions from Thursley
Is Thursley close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Thursley for guests?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Do you cater in Thursley?
We do. We cook at events in Thursley and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Why choose live paella in Thursley?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Thursley
More for events in Thursley
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Receptions and parties in Thursley
Thursley is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU8, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels. Thursley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. Streets in the area include The Street, The Lane and Dyehouse Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pitch Place (1 mile west), Rushmoor (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west) and Elstead (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4 miles east). Not far away are Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile east)
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Thursley, and we will put together a menu and price.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Thursley is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Thursley
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- 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