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Tapas Catering for Oakridge events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Oakridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
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Tapas catering for your event in Oakridge
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it is engagement celebrations and tapas starters, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Around Oakridge, 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.
FAQs for Oakridge
Could we have live paella in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Oakridge close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cover Oakridge?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Oakridge and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Receptions and parties in Oakridge
Oakridge is about 1 mile north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Oakridge, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Oakridge to Reading (13 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Oakridge, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in RG21 and RG24, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Oakridge on the A3010, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Eastrop (1 mile south-east), Popley (1 mile north), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (2 miles east) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Oakridge includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Oakridge Junior School (under half a mile north-west) and The Costello School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Who books tapas catering in Oakridge?
Tapas are sociable food.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
For guests coming by train, Oakridge has its own station, Basingstoke station.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Oakridge
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Also near Oakridge
What else we do in Oakridge
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Oakridge until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Oakridge, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What affects the price in Oakridge
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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