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Tapas & canapé catering in Trumps Green, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Trumps Green.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Trumps Green?
Common questions in Trumps Green
Is Trumps Green close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Is Trumps Green 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.
Should we have more than one paella?
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.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Tapas catering in Trumps Green, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas starters and evening sharing boards, serving patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
For a country party near Trumps Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Planning a tapas spread in Trumps Green
Trumps Green is about 3 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Events in Trumps Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Trumps Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Trumps Green to Guildford (10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. 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, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Tithe Close, Trumpsgreen Road and Tithe Meadows or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Longcross (1 mile south-west), Lyne (2 miles east), Stonehill (2 miles south), Chertsey (3 miles east) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Trumps Green includes St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Salesian School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (1 mile north-east)
What else we do in Trumps Green
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Catering across Surrey, including Trumps Green
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Trumps Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Trumps Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Trumps Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose tapas catering in Trumps Green?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Trumps Green and Surrey:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Trumps Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- 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