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Tapas Catering in Wanborough
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Wanborough. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Wanborough
Receptions and parties in Wanborough
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Wanborough will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
Historic houses near Wanborough include Wanborough Manor (within half a mile east) and Loseley Park (2.8 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in GU3, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Wanborough for tapas catering include Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wanborough include Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Good Intent pub (0.7 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles west)
Tapas catering in Wanborough, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are padrón peppers, albóndigas and croquetas, and we’re often booked for tapas and paella menus and engagement drinks.
For a country party near Wanborough, 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.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Wanborough 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Nearby places to Wanborough
What else we do in Wanborough
What affects the price in Wanborough
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wanborough, and we will put together a menu and price.
Events we cater in Wanborough
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
A picnic in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
FAQs for Wanborough
How far is Wanborough from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Wanborough?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
- 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