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Tapas & canapé catering in Clanfield, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Clanfield.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Clanfield
How our tapas catering works in Clanfield
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For evening sharing boards and office parties and launches, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near Clanfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Perfect for your event in Clanfield
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Clanfield until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Places near Clanfield
Other catering in Clanfield
Planning a tapas spread in Clanfield
Clanfield is about 3 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Clanfield, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Clanfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 4.2 miles south-east. Historic buildings near Clanfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Clanfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in PO8, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as South Lane, Twyford Rise and Homefield Way. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Catherington (1 mile south), Lovedean (2 miles south), Horndean (3 miles south), Wecock Farm (3 miles south) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (14 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Clanfield includes Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Clanfield include Horndean Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Rising Sun Inn (within half a mile north)
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Clanfield and across Hampshire
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Clanfield, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Your questions about tapas catering in Clanfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Clanfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
- 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