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Tapas Catering for Woodham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Woodham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Woodham
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How our tapas catering works in Woodham
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For sharing boards for evening guests and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Tapas make a party in Woodham easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Woodham questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Woodham close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Receptions and parties in Woodham
Woodham is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Woodham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Woodham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.2 miles north-west) and Byfleet Manor (2.3 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Woodham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in KT15 and GU21, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Willow Close, Greenwood Close and Westwood Avenue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Sheerwater (1 mile south-west), Pyrford (1 mile south), Row Town (1 mile north) and Ottershaw (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and The Peacocks (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Woodham includes St Ann's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Grange Community Infant School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Station pub (0.5 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Woodham hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Woodham
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Occasions we cook for in Woodham
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, West Byfleet station is about 0.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Woodham until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Woodham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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