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Tapas & canapé catering in West Clandon, Surrey
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Clandon: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in West Clandon
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Tapas catering in West Clandon, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around West Clandon. We cook padrón peppers, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a country party near West Clandon, 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.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why choose tapas catering in West Clandon?
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in West Clandon 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in West Clandon? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in West Clandon
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Questions from West Clandon
Is West Clandon 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.
What’s the nearest station to West Clandon for guests?
Clandon station, in West Clandon itself.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Planning a tapas spread in West Clandon
West Clandon is about 3 miles north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in West Clandon, and we will plan access and set-up. West Clandon is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Guests travelling by rail: Clandon station is in West Clandon itself. Historic buildings near West Clandon often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Clandon, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of GU4. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Lime Close and Lime Grove. For events just outside West Clandon, we cover Burntcommon (1 mile north), Send Marsh (2 miles north), Merrow (2 miles south-west), Send (2 miles north-west) and Burpham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles north-west), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles west).
A little further out are Surrey Infantry Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bulls Head Public House (1 mile south)
Nearby places to West Clandon
Other catering in West Clandon
Why choose live paella in West Clandon?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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