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Tapas Catering in Cole Henley
Paella 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 for events in Cole Henley.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering in Cole Henley
For event organisers in Cole Henley
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How our tapas catering works in Cole Henley
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and tapas and paella menus, with gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
Near Cole Henley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Occasions we cook for in Cole Henley
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Cole Henley: venues and local tips
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Cole Henley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Cole Henley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
For tapas catering in RG28, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Also near Cole Henley
Also in Cole Henley
FAQs for Cole Henley
Which station should guests use for Cole Henley?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is Cole Henley close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
Planning tapas catering in Cole Henley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Cole Henley is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG28 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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