Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Froyle, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Froyle: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Froyle events
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Planning tapas catering in Froyle? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Tapas catering in Froyle, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and sharing tapas starters, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Froyle, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Drinks receptions around Froyle
Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Froyle or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Froyle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Froyle to Guildford (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2.1 miles away. Historic buildings near Froyle frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in GU34, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Park Lane, Westburn Fields and Barnfield Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hen And Chicken Public House (0.8 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
Common questions in Froyle
What’s the nearest station to Froyle for guests?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary of the Assumption?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
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Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Froyle until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why choose tapas catering in Froyle?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Froyle and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary of the Assumption.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
- 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