Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Grateley
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Grateley and the surrounding area.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Grateley
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Tapas catering in Grateley, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For drinks reception canapés and cocktail parties, we can cook patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
Near Grateley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What affects the price in Grateley
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Grateley?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Grateley
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Grateley to Southampton (20 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Grateley station is about 0.9 miles away.
Tapas catering in SP11 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Grateley, we also cover Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
What else we do in Grateley
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Grateley 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
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. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Grateley
Do you come out to small places like Grateley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Leonard?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
- 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