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Tapas & canapé catering in East Harting, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in East Harting? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for East Harting events
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Tapas catering in East Harting, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and drinks parties and receptions.
For a country party near East Harting, tapas and sangria set the mood. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Places near East Harting
What else we do in East Harting
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in East Harting is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
For event organisers in East Harting
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in East Harting
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU31 area, we can cook for your guests. East Harting is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near East Harting include Uppark (1.7 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel. East Harting is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU31, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
Perfect for your event in East Harting
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
FAQs for East Harting
Is East Harting too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is East Harting from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cover East Harting?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Harting is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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