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Tapas Catering in Woolmer
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Woolmer.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Woolmer
How our tapas catering works in Woolmer
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are often asked to cater birthday drinks and canapés with welcome drinks, with tortilla española, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
Near Woolmer, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Common questions in Woolmer
Which station should guests use for Woolmer?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St Matthew's Church: 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. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Places near Woolmer
What else we do in Woolmer
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Woolmer
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What affects the price in Woolmer
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Woolmer? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Occasions we cook for in Woolmer
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Woolmer and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Woolmer, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Drinks receptions around Woolmer
Woolmer is about 2 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. Events in Woolmer are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Woolmer is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Woolmer to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.8 miles south. After a ceremony at a church such as St Matthew's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Woolmer is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of GU33. From Benhams Lane and Petersfield Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Greatham (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north-west), Longmoor (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (2 miles east) and Liss Forest (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.4 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Woolmer has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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- 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