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Tapas Catering in Hartley Wespall
Looking for tapas catering in Hartley Wespall? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Hartley Wespall?
Tapas catering for your event in Hartley Wespall
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and cocktail parties, serving tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Hartley Wespall, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Your questions about tapas catering in Hartley Wespall
Is Hartley Wespall too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hartley Wespall close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
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 photo.
How much does tapas catering cost in Hartley Wespall?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Hartley Wespall and across Hampshire
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Hartley Wespall has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Hartley Wespall? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a tapas spread in Hartley Wespall
Hartley Wespall is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hartley Wespall to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.8 miles west.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Rotherwick Lane and Mill Lane. We also cook at events in Spanish Green (1 mile north-west), Sherfield on Loddon (1 mile west), Church End (2 miles south-west), Bramley Green (2 miles west) and Stratfield Saye (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.1 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Not far away are The Mill Field.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Public House (0.8 miles north)
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- 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
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Events we cater in Hartley Wespall
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
Historic houses near Hartley Wespall include Stratfield Saye House (2.3 miles north) and The Vyne (3.9 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- 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