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Tapas Catering for Elvetham Heath events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Elvetham Heath.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Elvetham Heath
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Tapas catering for your event in Elvetham Heath
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are padrón peppers, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and engagement celebrations.
Tapas make a party in Elvetham Heath easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
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How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Elvetham Heath
Elvetham Heath is about 1 mile north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Elvetham Heath and the surrounding area. Elvetham Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A picnic in The Views Meadow? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. If you are looking at a historic venue around Elvetham Heath, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in GU51, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Kingsley Square, West Tisbury Close and Whitchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Elvetham Heath, we also cover Elvetham (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Winchfield Hurst (2 miles south-west) and Dogmersfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (less than half a mile south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Elvetham Heath includes Aunt's Pool and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Elvetham Heath include Stockton House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Calthorpe Park School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include De Havilland Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
For event organisers in Elvetham Heath
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Elvetham Heath questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church on the Heath: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Elvetham Heath for guests?
Fleet station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Elvetham Heath has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
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.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Who books tapas catering in Elvetham Heath?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fleet station, about 0.9 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- 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