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Tapas Catering in Alton
Planning tapas catering in Alton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Alton
Tapas catering for your event in Alton
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we are often booked for drinks parties and receptions and engagement parties.
For celebrations in Alton, tapas before a paella make a full meal. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Why choose live paella in Alton?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Alton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Who books tapas catering in Alton?
Tapas get people talking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning a tapas spread in Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Alton will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Alton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Alton to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Alton include Bentworth Hall (3.2 miles west) and Hall Place (3.4 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Alton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across GU34. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Alton sits on or near the A339 and B3004, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Alton, we cover Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alton include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (under half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Alton is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Other catering in Alton
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For event organisers in Alton
Throwing 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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What affects the price in Alton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Your questions about tapas catering in Alton
How far is Alton from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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