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Tapas Catering for Tilford Common events
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 in Tilford Common.
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Tilford Common?
Tapas catering in Tilford Common, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s drinks reception canapés and table tapas as a starter, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española for your guests.
For a country party near Tilford Common, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Perfect for your event in Tilford Common
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about tapas catering in Tilford Common
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Tilford Common?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Planning a tapas spread in Tilford Common
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Events in Tilford Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Tilford Common to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Historic houses near Tilford Common include Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Tilford Common is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10. Nearby, we also cater events in Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include The Duke of Cambridge pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Tilford Common stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
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Other catering in Tilford Common
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Tilford Common hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Tilford Common and across Surrey
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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