Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Pinewood Village
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pinewood Village: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Pinewood Village?
How our tapas catering works in Pinewood Village
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
Tapas make a party in Pinewood Village easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Common questions in Pinewood Village
Which station should guests use for Pinewood Village?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mark's Sacred Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cover Pinewood Village?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Pinewood Village. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Other catering in Pinewood Village
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Pinewood Village 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in Pinewood Village
Pinewood Village is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the GU35 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Pinewood Village is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Pinewood Village to Guildford (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles north. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Pinewood Village, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Pinewood Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of GU35 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Camp Road, Budds Lane and Oakley Road. We also cook at events in Bordon (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile east), Deadwater (1 mile south-east), Sleaford (1 mile north) and Whitehill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Why choose live paella in Pinewood Village?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Events in Pinewood Village and across Hampshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose tapas catering in Pinewood Village?
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mark's Sacred Church.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- 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