Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Harestock events
Looking for tapas catering in Harestock? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Harestock
About our tapas catering in Harestock
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for birthday drinks and table tapas as a starter.
Around Harestock, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Why choose live paella in Harestock?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Harestock and the whole of Hampshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Who books tapas catering in Harestock?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Harestock, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Harestock 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, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Harestock
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Harestock? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nearby places to Harestock
Other catering in Harestock
Questions from Harestock
Is Harestock close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Barnabas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in Harestock?
We do. Harestock is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Harestock? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Harestock
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO22 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Harestock is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Harestock to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Barnabas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO22, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Harestock for tapas catering include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Harestock include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Horse pub (1 mile north-west)
- 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