Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Greatham
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Greatham.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Greatham
Why choose tapas catering in Greatham?
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Liss station, about 2 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
About our tapas catering in Greatham
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We cook tortilla española, croquetas and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for tapas with a paella main course and launches and office parties.
Near Greatham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Common questions in Greatham
Do you come out to small places like Greatham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much does tapas catering cost in Greatham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Greatham stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Greatham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
Drinks receptions around Greatham
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Greatham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Greatham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Greatham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatham include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Hampshire, including Greatham
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Places near Greatham
More for events in Greatham
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Where we can cook in Greatham
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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