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Tapas & canapé catering in Brockbridge, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brockbridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Brockbridge events
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Brockbridge
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
About our tapas catering in Brockbridge
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Brockbridge. Popular choices include albóndigas, croquetas and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and sharing tapas starters.
Near Brockbridge, 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.
Who books tapas catering in Brockbridge?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Brockbridge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Brockbridge has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Brockbridge is about 4 miles east of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Brockbridge will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary and All Saints.
Tapas catering in SO32 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Union Lane and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A32 close by, Brockbridge is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Droxford (1 mile south-west), Meonstoke (1 mile north-east), Corhampton (1 mile north), Exton (1 mile north) and Soberton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.7 miles west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bakers Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
FAQs for Brockbridge
How far is Brockbridge from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Brockbridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Brockbridge hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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