Catering

Bring Authentic Spanish Cuisine to Your Next Event


From our home to yours. At Taberna del Alabardero, we design custom gastronomic experiences in the DMV area, catering to everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.


What we offer

Catering built around your event

From cocktail receptions to seated celebrations, choose the formats that fit your guests. Our event manager will help you combine them.

Spanish tapas and sharing platters by Alabardero catering
Spanish tapas and sharing platters by Alabardero catering — detail

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Traditional Tapas & Sharing Platters

A carefully curated selection of vegetarian, meat, fish, and seafood tapas. We offer ready-to-serve tapas platters (both cold and hot), which are perfect for cocktail hours and receptions.

Paella prepared by Alabardero catering
Paella prepared by Alabardero catering — detail

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Paellas & Fideuás

The soul of our kitchen. We prepare saffron rice Paellas and vermicelli noodle Fideuás in multiple varieties: marisco (seafood), valenciana, negra (squid ink), rabo de toro (oxtail), or verduras (vegetables).

Individual catering boxes by Taberna del Alabardero
Individual catering boxes by Taberna del Alabardero — detail

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Individual & Ready to Grab

The perfect solution for corporate meetings or working lunches. We offer individual breakfast or lunch formats that feature paellas, homemade empanadas, or traditional mollete sandwiches.

Premium buffet set up by Alabardero catering
Premium buffet set up by Alabardero catering — detail

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Premium Buffet Menu

Designed for special occasions with a fixed price per person, this option includes a selection of tapas, main courses, and traditional desserts.

Alabardero catering team serving at an event
Alabardero catering team serving at an event — detail

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Full-Service Catering & Event Management

Beyond food preparation, we provide complete, professional event execution. Our dedicated event managers and catering staff handle planning, setup, and on-site hospitality to bring the complete restaurant experience directly to your venue.

Custom bar and Spanish wine service at an event
Custom bar and Spanish wine service at an event — detail

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Custom Bar & Wine Experience

Elevate your celebration by letting our bar team craft a customized signature cocktail exclusively for your event. Our team is also available to assist you with choosing the perfect wine pairings from our extensive cellar of premium Spanish wines and artisan Sangría.

Family-size tortilla de patata by Alabardero catering
Family-size tortilla de patata by Alabardero catering — detail

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Family Style & Extras

Elevate your event with large formats like our family-size Tortilla de patata and Cochinillo asado (roasted suckling pig). Complete the experience with typical desserts like churros con chocolate, torrijas, or arroz con leche.


Why Choose Us?

Dietary Adaptability

Unique Parting Gifts

Planning an event ?

Let us know what you have in mind, and our event manager will take care of designing an exclusive menu for you.

Call us directly: 202-429-2200
Email us: taberna.dc@alabardero.com
Or fill out our inquiry form:

Send your Catering Request