Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Bramdean
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bramdean.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Bramdean?
Tapas catering in Bramdean, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and croquetas, and we are often booked for evening grazing and receptions and drinks parties.
For a country party near Bramdean, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Bramdean: your questions answered
How far is Bramdean from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Simon and St Jude: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
What affects the price in Bramdean
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Perfect for your event in Bramdean
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Simon and St Jude.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Bramdean? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning a tapas spread in Bramdean
Bramdean is about 8 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Events in Bramdean are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Bramdean include Hinton Ampner House (1.3 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in SO24, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Wood Lane, Woodlane Close and The Spinney or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Hinton Ampner (1 mile west), Cheriton (2 miles west), Bishop's Sutton (2 miles north), Beauworth (3 miles south-west) and Warnford (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Not far away are Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox Inn (less than half a mile south)
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Bramdean is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Bramdean
- 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