Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Hannington events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hannington.
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Hannington
Occasions we cook for in Hannington
Big or small, tapas work.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: Overton station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Tapas catering in Hannington, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include launches and office parties and welcome-drink canapés, with croquetas, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Hannington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas for events in Hannington
Hannington is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the RG26 area, we can bring the pans to you. Hannington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hannington to Reading (15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in RG26 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Meadham Lane and Ibworth Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Kingsclere (2 miles north-west), Ibworth (2 miles south-east), Wolverton (2 miles north-east), Townsend (2 miles north-east) and Wolverton Common (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north-east), Hook (12 miles east) and Popley (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Hannington includes Ladle Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine pub (within half a mile south)
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Hannington until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hannington, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Hannington
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Places near Hannington
More for events in Hannington
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hannington: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Hannington close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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