Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hartfordbridge
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hartfordbridge. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Hartfordbridge
Tapas catering for your event in Hartfordbridge
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For birthday and anniversary parties and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Hartfordbridge, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Hartfordbridge hosts choose us
- We cover Hartfordbridge and the whole of Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Hartfordbridge: venues and local tips
Hartfordbridge is about 3 miles south-west of Yateley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hartfordbridge to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hartfordbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hartfordbridge to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Historic buildings near Hartfordbridge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 2.3 miles south.
Anywhere in RG27, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Hulfords Lane and Star Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eversley Centre (2 miles north), Eversley Cross (2 miles north-east), Lower Common (3 miles north), Eversley (3 miles north) and Yateley (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Tadley (11 miles west).
A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Hartfordbridge
What else we do in Hartfordbridge
Hartfordbridge: your questions answered
Is Hartfordbridge close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Hartfordbridge too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hartfordbridge
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
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 to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Hartfordbridge stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
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.
Planning help
- 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