Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Buriton, Hampshire
Something 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 Buriton.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Buriton events
Receptions and parties in Buriton
Buriton is about 2 miles south of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Buriton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Buriton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Buriton include Uppark (3 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Buriton, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in GU31 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Heatherfield and Petersfield Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Buriton, we cover Weston (1 mile north-west), Nursted (2 miles east), Ramsdean (2 miles north-west), Chalton (3 miles south) and Blendworth (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (8 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (5 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north) and Waterlooville (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (1.8 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Head Down.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Nest pub (within half a mile west)
How our tapas catering works in Buriton
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Buriton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books tapas catering in Buriton?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Buriton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Historic buildings near Buriton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Add a live paella main.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Buriton hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Common questions in Buriton
Is Buriton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Buriton close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does tapas catering cost in Buriton?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Buriton.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Buriton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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