Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Deane
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Deane: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
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Tapas catering for your event in Deane
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are albóndigas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for table tapas as a starter and engagement drinks.
Near Deane, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Deane and the whole of Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Deane is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Deane
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Tapas for events in Deane
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Deane will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Deane to Reading (about 17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Overton station, about 2 miles west.
We cater events across the RG25 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Deane for tapas catering include Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Perfect for your event in Deane
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Questions from Deane
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Deane?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
- 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