Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Baughurst, Hampshire
Looking for tapas catering in Baughurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Baughurst
Planning a tapas spread in Baughurst
Baughurst is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Baughurst will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Midgham station, about 3.1 miles north. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.6 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
We cover events in every part of RG26. That could mean an event in a garden on Blackthorn Close, Brimpton Road and Wolverton Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Baughurst, we also cover Inhurst (1 mile north-west), Heath End (1 mile north), Axmansford (1 mile south-west), Tadley (1 mile east) and Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Fleet (15 miles east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (10 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (8 miles south).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3 miles east).
- Local schools include Burnham Copse Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Wellington Arms Public House (0.8 miles south)
Tapas catering for your event in Baughurst
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it is sharing boards for evening guests and launches and office parties, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham and more.
Near Baughurst, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
For event organisers in Baughurst
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Baughurst questions
What’s the nearest station to Baughurst for guests?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Baughurst close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
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The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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.
Why Baughurst hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening receptions in Baughurst stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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