Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Deadwater events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Deadwater: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Deadwater
Tapas catering in Deadwater, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and cocktail parties, serving padrón peppers, albóndigas and tortilla española.
Around Deadwater, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Where we can cook in Deadwater
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Perfect for your event in Deadwater
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, Liphook station is about 3.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Deadwater is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Deadwater
What else we do in Deadwater
Deadwater: venues and local tips
Deadwater is about 1 mile east of Bordon, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Deadwater, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Deadwater to Guildford (15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Deadwater, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Alma Road, Varna Road and Rowan Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Lindford (1 mile north-east), Bordon (1 mile west), Hollywater (1 mile south), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Pinewood Village (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Schools near Deadwater include Weyford Nursery and Primary School (under half a mile north)
Common questions in Deadwater
Is Deadwater close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Deadwater for guests?
Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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