Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Charter Alley, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Charter Alley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Charter Alley?
Charter Alley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Charter Alley for guests?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Is Charter Alley close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Charter Alley.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Tapas catering in Charter Alley, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and sharing tapas starters.
Near Charter Alley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Charter Alley, and we will put together a menu and price.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Who books tapas catering in Charter Alley?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 3.8 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Charter Alley until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Places near Charter Alley
What else we do in Charter Alley
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charter Alley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Tapas for events in Charter Alley
Charter Alley is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Charter Alley will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Charter Alley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Church. Historic houses near Charter Alley include The Vyne (2.6 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26. Local streets include Old Chapel Lane, Sand Martin Close and White Hart Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Charter Alley for tapas catering include Ramsdell (1 mile west), West Heath (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north-east), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east) and Salters Heath (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charter Alley include Daneshill Park Woods.
- 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