Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Oakhanger events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Oakhanger and the surrounding area.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Oakhanger
About our tapas catering in Oakhanger
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include work receptions and engagement celebrations, serving tortilla española, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Oakhanger, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Events we cater in Oakhanger
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Oakhanger and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Table tapas are set down to share.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Oakhanger
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
Receptions and parties in Oakhanger
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Events in Oakhanger are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Oakhanger is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Oakhanger, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Alton station is about 3.8 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Oakhanger, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35. For events just outside Oakhanger, we cover Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Oakhanger
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church?
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.
Which station should guests use for Oakhanger?
Alton station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Oakhanger has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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