Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Alderholt, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Alderholt? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Alderholt?
How our tapas catering works in Alderholt
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For engagement parties and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Around Alderholt, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Alderholt questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much does tapas catering cost in Alderholt?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Planning a tapas spread in Alderholt
Alderholt is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Alderholt, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Alderholt is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James. Historic buildings near Alderholt often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill or the roads around them. You will find Alderholt on the B3078, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Alderholt, we cover Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Churchill Arms (0.5 miles west)
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
For event organisers in Alderholt
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Alderholt has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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