Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Beech events
Looking for tapas catering in Beech? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Beech events
Tapas catering in Beech, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and we are often booked for tapas and paella menus and sharing tapas starters.
Near Beech, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Also in Beech
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Beech is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Receptions and parties in Beech
Beech is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Events in Beech are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (1.5 miles west) and Hall Place (1.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 2.2 miles away.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Wellhouse Road, Medstead Road and King's Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Thedden (1 mile north-west), Wivelrod (1 mile west), Bentworth (2 miles north-west), Holt End (2 miles west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Beech include King's Hill.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Beech? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Beech: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Beech close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Perfect for your event in Beech
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Beech, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Beech
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- 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