Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Lower Froyle
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Lower Froyle. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Lower Froyle
Tapas catering in Lower Froyle, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for work receptions and drinks reception canapés.
For a country party near Lower Froyle, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Lower Froyle hosts choose us
- We cover Lower Froyle and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Lower Froyle questions
Do you come out to small places like Lower Froyle?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Lower Froyle from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How much does tapas catering cost in Lower Froyle?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Lower Froyle: venues and local tips
Lower Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Westburn Fields, Barnfield Close and Hussey's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Froyle (1 mile south-west), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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).
Nearby you will also find Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Lower Froyle has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Lower Froyle? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Also near Lower Froyle
What else we do in Lower Froyle
Who books tapas catering in Lower Froyle?
Tapas are sociable food.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near Lower Froyle often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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