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Tapas Catering for Woking events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woking.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Woking
Tapas catering for your event in Woking
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For tapas before paella and sharing boards for evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, patatas bravas and croquetas and more.
Canapés keep a reception in Woking moving. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Woking has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Your questions about tapas catering in Woking
How far is Woking from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Woking?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Other catering in Woking
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check diets in advance
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tapas for events in Woking
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Across the GU21 area, we can bring the pans to you. Woking is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Woking, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Hoe Valley Linear Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3, we can bring tapas catering to you. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square. With the A247 and A320 close by, Woking is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Woking includes Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Woking include Woking High School (0.9 miles north) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- 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