Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Alverstoke
Looking for tapas catering in Alverstoke? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Alverstoke
Tapas catering in Alverstoke, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We are frequently asked to cater work receptions and birthday and anniversary parties, with croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Alverstoke, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Other catering in Alverstoke
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Alverstoke has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Alverstoke: venues and local tips
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Alverstoke, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Alverstoke to Southampton (14 miles away).
Historic buildings near Alverstoke frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 2.1 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of the PO12 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road. For events just outside Alverstoke, we cover Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southsea (2.5 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Alverstoke include West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Village Home pub (within half a mile north)
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Who books tapas catering in Alverstoke?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as The Little Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Alverstoke? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Your questions about tapas catering in Alverstoke
Is Alverstoke close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Little Church?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cover Alverstoke?
We do. We cook at events in Alverstoke and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
- 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