Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Basingstoke. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Basingstoke
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Tapas catering in Basingstoke, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s sharing boards for evening guests and table tapas as a starter, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
Canapés keep a reception in Basingstoke moving. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Basingstoke stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Basingstoke
Can you cook in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Basingstoke from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Basingstoke.
Tapas for events in Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG24, we can bring the pans to you. Basingstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Basingstoke include The Vyne (2.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael's Church.
Tapas catering in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A30 and A33 close by, Basingstoke is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Basingstoke for tapas catering include South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Basingstoke is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Basingstoke includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Basingstoke and across Hampshire
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Perfect for your event in Basingstoke
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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