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Tapas Catering in Wonersh
Looking for tapas catering in Wonersh? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Book tapas catering in Wonersh
How our tapas catering works in Wonersh
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and anniversary parties, serving patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
Near Wonersh, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Wonersh is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Wonersh
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Wonersh, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Wonersh. We cover 395 places in Surrey.
Parks such as Shalford Mill have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wonersh, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Wonersh, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the GU5 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close. For events just outside Wonersh, we cover Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
A little further out are Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Wonersh include St Catherine's School (0.7 miles west) and Broadwater School (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grantley Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Wonersh
Which station should guests use for Wonersh?
Chilworth station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Wonersh United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Also in Wonersh
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. 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.
Why Wonersh hosts choose us
- Events in Wonersh and across Surrey
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Wonersh
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- 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