Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Four Marks, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Four Marks.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Four Marks
About our tapas catering in Four Marks
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
Tapas make a party in Four Marks easy and sociable. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Receptions and parties in Four Marks
Four Marks is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Four Marks or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Four Marks is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Four Marks to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 4.6 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd.
We cater events across GU34. From Read's Field, River Close and Chalk Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Four Marks, we also cover Medstead (1 mile north), Soldridge (1 mile west), South Town (2 miles north-west), New Copse (2 miles north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Red Hill.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Four Marks? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
FAQs for Four Marks
Is Four Marks close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Four Marks?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cover Four Marks?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Four Marks. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Four Marks
Other catering in Four Marks
Where we can cook in Four Marks
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Four Marks
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How the day works
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. Evening receptions in Four Marks 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books tapas catering in Four Marks?
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (2.7 miles north) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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