Surrey · England
Tapas Catering for Woolmer Hill events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woolmer Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Woolmer Hill
Why choose live paella in Woolmer Hill?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Woolmer Hill
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Woolmer Hill
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and tapas starters, with patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near Woolmer Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Nearby places to Woolmer Hill
Also in Woolmer Hill
Planning a tapas spread in Woolmer Hill
Woolmer Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Haslemere, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Woolmer Hill. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Woolmer Hill to Guildford (14 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Paul. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Woolmer Hill, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Moor Road, Copse Road and Hammer Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Hammer (1 mile north), Hammer Bottom (1 mile north-west), Shottermill (1 mile north-east), Linchmere (1 mile south-west) and Bramshott Chase (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Woolmer Hill School (0.9 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Mill Tavern (0.5 miles north-east)
Perfect for your event in Woolmer Hill
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Common questions in Woolmer Hill
We are having a ceremony at St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you cover Woolmer Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Woolmer Hill. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Woolmer Hill is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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