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Tapas Catering in Upper Froyle
Planning tapas catering in Upper Froyle? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Upper Froyle
Tapas catering for your event in Upper Froyle
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For engagement celebrations and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook albóndigas, padrón peppers and croquetas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Upper Froyle, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Events we cater in Upper Froyle
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Upper Froyle, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Upper Froyle
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How the day works
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 Upper Froyle has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Upper Froyle
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Upper Froyle: venues and local tips
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For an event in Upper Froyle, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Upper Froyle is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Upper Froyle, 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 of the Assumption.
For tapas catering in GU34, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Burnham Square and Oast Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Upper Froyle, we cover Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hen And Chicken Public House (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Upper Froyle
Is Upper Froyle too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Upper Froyle close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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