Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Bidden
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Bidden and across Hampshire.
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Bidden
Tapas catering for your event in Bidden
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it is receptions and drinks parties and engagement celebrations, we can cook croquetas, patatas bravas and albóndigas and more.
Near Bidden, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Who books tapas catering in Bidden?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Bidden, people book us for events such as:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bidden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planning a tapas spread in Bidden
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Bidden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Bidden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 3.6 miles north. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25. Streets in the area include Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Bidden, we cover Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Where we can cook in Bidden
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening receptions in Bidden stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
FAQs for Bidden
What’s the nearest station to Bidden for guests?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Bidden close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Nearby places to Bidden
What else we do in Bidden
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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