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Tapas Catering in Witley
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Witley: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Witley
Tapas catering in Witley, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés.
For a country party near Witley, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Witley questions
What’s the nearest station to Witley for guests?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Witley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cover Witley?
We do. Witley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
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.
What else we do in Witley
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Witley 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas for events in Witley
Witley is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Witley and the surrounding area. Witley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Witley to Guildford (7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Witley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Witley, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in GU8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Sunny Down, Willow Mead and Dorlcote Way or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Cramhurst (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile north-east), Mousehill (1 mile north), Enton Green (1 mile east) and Milford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Witley includes Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Schools near Witley include Rodborough (0.6 miles north) and King Edward's School Witley (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Who books tapas catering in Witley?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Witley and Surrey:
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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