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Tapas Catering in Tuesley
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tuesley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Tuesley
How our tapas catering works in Tuesley
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Popular choices include croquetas, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and birthday and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Tuesley, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Tuesley is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell 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.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Tuesley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Also in Tuesley
Who books tapas catering in Tuesley?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Tapas for events in Tuesley
Tuesley is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Tuesley and the surrounding area. Tuesley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Tuesley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tuesley, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in GU7 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Tuesley Lane, Sycamore Avenue and Chervil Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Tuesley for tapas catering include Enton Green (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-west), Hydestile (1 mile south-east), Milford (1 mile west) and Aaron's Hill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Godalming Museum (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby schools include Milford School (0.9 miles west) and St Hilary's School (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Refectory pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Tuesley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Tuesley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
- 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