Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Burkham
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Burkham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Burkham
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How our tapas catering works in Burkham
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For receptions and drinks parties and work receptions, we can cook gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a country party near Burkham, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Burkham: venues and local tips
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Burkham or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Burkham to Reading (19 miles away).
Historic buildings near Burkham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (1.9 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (2.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cater events across the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burkham include Farleigh Hill.
What else we do in Burkham
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Perfect for your event in Burkham
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
Guests travelling by rail: Alton station is about 4.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Burkham has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Burkham
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Burkham questions
Do you come out to small places like Burkham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Burkham close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
- 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