Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hollywater
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hollywater: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Hollywater
About our tapas catering in Hollywater
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas, and typical bookings are for tapas with a paella main course and birthday and anniversary parties.
Near Hollywater, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Events we cater in Hollywater
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mark's Sacred Church.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Your questions about tapas catering in Hollywater
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Hollywater too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Hollywater is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Hollywater: venues and local tips
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Hollywater will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Hollywater is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Liphook station is about 3.1 miles away. Historic buildings near Hollywater often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hollywater, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Hollywater Road and Liphook Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Hollywater, we cover Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hollywater includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Hollywater include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north)
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
There’s 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Other catering in Hollywater
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Hollywater and across Hampshire
- 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