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Tapas & canapé catering in Wisley, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Wisley. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Wisley
Receptions and parties in Wisley
Wisley is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. From the centre of Wisley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Wisley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Wisley Church. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wisley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Wisley is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in GU23, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Weybank, Deers Farm Close and Wisley Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Pyrford Green (1 mile west), Byfleet (1 mile north), Hatchford End (2 miles south-east), New Haw (2 miles north) and Martyr's Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Woking Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Wisley includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fullbrook School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (0.6 miles west)
Tapas catering for your event in Wisley
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Wisley. For welcome-drink canapés and sharing tapas starters, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, albóndigas and Serrano ham and more.
Near Wisley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What else we do in Wisley
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against 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 big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
What affects the price in Wisley
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Wisley questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Wisley Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Wisley?
West Byfleet station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Wisley until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Who books tapas catering in Wisley?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wisley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Byfleet station, about 1.7 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- 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