Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hatch Warren
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hatch Warren. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Hatch Warren events
Tapas catering in Hatch Warren, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and office parties and launches, with padrón peppers, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
In Hatch Warren, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Places near Hatch Warren
What else we do in Hatch Warren
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas for events in Hatch Warren
Hatch Warren is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Events in Hatch Warren are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hatch Warren is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Hatch Warren, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 2.7 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RG22 and RG25, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cyprus Road, Danebury Road and Cliddesden Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Farleigh Wallop (1 mile south), Brighton Hill (1 mile north), Kempshott (1 mile north-west), South Ham (2 miles north) and Buckskin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Willis Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hatch Warren include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Brighton Hill Community School (0.9 miles north) and Coppice Spring School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Why choose live paella in Hatch Warren?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Hatch Warren: your questions answered
Is Hatch Warren close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hatch Warren for guests?
Basingstoke station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater in Hatch Warren?
Yes, we do. Hatch Warren is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate 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.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Hatch Warren is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hatch Warren, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Events we cater in Hatch Warren
Big or small, tapas work.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Hatch Warren and Hampshire:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as The Church Of Christ The King, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Where we can cook in Hatch Warren
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- 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