Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Lindford
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Lindford.
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Lindford events
About our tapas catering in Lindford
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and work receptions, serving padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
Around Lindford, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Lindford: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Lindford close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Events we cater in Lindford
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.9 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Lindford
More for events in Lindford
What affects the price in Lindford
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Lindford: venues and local tips
Lindford is about 6 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. For an event in Lindford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lindford, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of GU35 and the streets around it. Local streets include Mount Pleasant Road, Taylors Lane and Liphook Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Deadwater (1 mile south-west), Pinewood Village (1 mile west), Bordon (1 mile south-west), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Headley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Holly Bush Inn (0.8 miles east)
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Lindford and across Hampshire
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Lindford 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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