Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Broad Oak, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Broad Oak.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Broad Oak
Questions from Broad Oak
Do you come out to small places like Broad Oak?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Broad Oak?
Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Tapas catering in Broad Oak, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We are often asked to cater anniversary parties and drinks parties and receptions, with tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near Broad Oak, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Broad Oak hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Broad Oak. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Broad Oak, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Winchfield station is about 1.8 miles away.
For tapas catering in RG29, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Local schools include Robert May's School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Waterwitch pub (under half a mile west)
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Broad Oak?
Tapas get people talking.
In Broad Oak and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Oak? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
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The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Broad Oak is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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- 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