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Tapas & canapé catering in Borden, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Borden? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Borden
Tapas catering for your event in Borden
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Popular choices include padrón peppers, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for tapas before paella and drinks reception canapés.
Near Borden, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Borden questions
Which station should guests use for Borden?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is Borden close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater in Borden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Borden. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Borden has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Borden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Borden: venues and local tips
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Borden. Borden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Borden to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (4.4 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: Liss station is about 3.6 miles away. Borden is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in GU30, we can bring tapas catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Borden includes Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Borden and across Hampshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Borden
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near Borden
More for events in Borden
- 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