Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Old Alresford events
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 in Old Alresford.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Old Alresford events
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Old Alresford has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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How our tapas catering works in Old Alresford
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For drinks reception canapés and tapas and paella menus, we can cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas and more.
Near Old Alresford, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Events we cater in Old Alresford
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.1 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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Other catering in Old Alresford
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Drinks receptions around Old Alresford
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Old Alresford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
Your questions about tapas catering in Old Alresford
How far is Old Alresford from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
- 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