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Tapas Catering for Wivelrod events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wivelrod: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Wivelrod?
Tapas catering in Wivelrod, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include albóndigas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for engagement celebrations and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Wivelrod, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Why choose live paella in Wivelrod?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cover Wivelrod and the whole of Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wivelrod, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Perfect for your event in Wivelrod
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Wivelrod and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wivelrod, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Wivelrod questions
Do you come out to small places like Wivelrod?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Chapel of Alton Abbey?
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 serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
For event organisers in Wivelrod
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wivelrod? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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. Sunset in Wivelrod is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Drinks receptions around Wivelrod
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Events in Wivelrod are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Wivelrod is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Chapel of Alton Abbey, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 3 miles away.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area. For events just outside Wivelrod, we cover Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). Not far away are King's Hill.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
What else we do in Wivelrod
- 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