Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hawley, Hampshire
Looking for tapas catering in Hawley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Hawley
Who books tapas catering in Hawley?
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Hawley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
Tapas catering in Hawley, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are croquetas, tortilla española and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and launches and office parties.
Around Hawley, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Nearby places to Hawley
What else we do in Hawley
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Hawley
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hawley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Receptions and parties in Hawley
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hawley and nearby villages. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hawley to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Parks such as Sandhurst Memorial Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in GU17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Hawley is on the A30, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
A little further out are Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Hawley include Fernhill School and Language College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Mr Bumble pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Your questions about tapas catering in Hawley
Is Hawley close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Hawley?
Hawley has its own station: Blackwater station.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Hawley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Hawley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in 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