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Tapas Catering for Wishanger Common events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Wishanger Common.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Wishanger Common events
How it works
On the day, 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. A summer drinks reception in Wishanger Common has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Wishanger Common
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include evening grazing and cocktail parties, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and tortilla española.
Near Wishanger Common, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning a tapas spread in Wishanger Common
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Wishanger Common, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Wishanger Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Wishanger Common to Guildford (12 miles away).
A picnic in The Flashes? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Wishanger Common, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.
Why choose live paella in Wishanger Common?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wishanger Common
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Surrey, including Wishanger Common
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in Wishanger Common?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wishanger Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Wishanger Common
Can you cook in The Flashes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
For event organisers in Wishanger Common
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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