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Tapas Catering in Wormley
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wormley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Wormley events
How our tapas catering works in Wormley
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. On the menu are padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and launches and office parties.
In a rural spot like Wormley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Wormley 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.
- 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
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wormley, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why choose tapas catering in Wormley?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Wormley hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Planning a tapas spread in Wormley
Wormley is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For an event in Wormley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wormley. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Wormley to Guildford (8 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Wormley has its own station, Witley station. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wormley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wormley, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Petworth Road, Robin Way and Brook Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sandhills (1 mile west), Hambledon (1 mile east), Brook (1 mile west), Witley (1 mile north) and Chiddingfold (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (3.7 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Wormley includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Wormley include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (0.9 miles north) and Rodborough (1.9 miles north)
For event organisers in Wormley
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wormley
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Questions from Wormley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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