Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Arford
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Arford: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Arford
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Tapas catering in Arford, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for birthday and anniversary parties and work receptions.
In a rural spot like Arford, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Drinks receptions around Arford
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the GU35 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Arford to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Arford is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU35, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Arford, we cover Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Arford includes Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from Arford
How far is Arford from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: 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. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Arford is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Towns and villages near Arford
What else we do in Arford
Perfect for your event in Arford
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
In Arford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
For guests coming by train, Liphook station is about 3.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Arford
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- 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