Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Holybourne
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Holybourne.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
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FAQs for Holybourne
What’s the nearest station to Holybourne for guests?
Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Rood Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Tapas catering for your event in Holybourne
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include padrón peppers, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for canapés with welcome drinks and drinks parties and receptions.
Near Holybourne, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Also near Holybourne
Other catering in Holybourne
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas for events in Holybourne
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Holybourne, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Rood Church. For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 1.2 miles away.
Tapas catering in GU34 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Holybourne, we cover Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Treloar School (under half a mile west) and Eggar's School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Holybourne
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Holybourne and the whole of Hampshire
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Holybourne until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Who books tapas catering in Holybourne?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
If you are looking at a historic venue around Holybourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
For event organisers in Holybourne
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
- 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