Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Damerham, Hampshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Damerham and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Damerham
Planning a tapas spread in Damerham
Damerham is in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP6, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Damerham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St George, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of the SP6 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Green Close and Mill End; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Damerham, we also cover Sandleheath (1 mile south-east), Rockbourne (2 miles north), Broxhill (2 miles south), Ashford (2 miles south-east) and Alderholt (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south-east), Ringwood (7 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (3 miles east), St Leonards (8 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (2.9 miles east) and Cranborne Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-west).
About our tapas catering in Damerham
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For engagement drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham and more.
In a rural spot like Damerham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Occasions we cook for in Damerham
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Damerham include Breamore House (3.5 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Damerham stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Damerham
More for events in Damerham
What affects the price in Damerham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Damerham
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Damerham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
- 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