Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Aldershot
Planning tapas catering in Aldershot? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Aldershot
Why choose tapas catering in Aldershot?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Aldershot and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Aldershot, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Tapas catering for your event in Aldershot
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For work receptions and drinks reception canapés, we can cook gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and croquetas for your guests.
Tapas work for parties and receptions in Aldershot. Hot tapas need a spot to finish them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Aldershot: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Aldershot for guests?
Aldershot has its own station: Aldershot station.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Also in Aldershot
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Aldershot
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For event organisers in Aldershot
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldershot? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planning a tapas spread in Aldershot
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. From the centre of Aldershot to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Aldershot is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Wanborough Manor (4.4 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Princes Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU11 and GU12, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Aldershot is on the A323 and A325, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Aldershot include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include All Hallows Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (0.7 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.4 miles south-east)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Aldershot is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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