Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Headley, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Headley and the surrounding area.
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Headley
Occasions we cook for in Headley
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
Tapas catering in Headley, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we are frequently booked for tapas and paella menus and receptions and drinks parties.
In a rural spot like Headley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
FAQs for Headley
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Headley?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How much does tapas catering cost in Headley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Places near Headley
Other catering in Headley
What affects the price in Headley
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Headley, and we will put together a menu and price.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Headley
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Headley hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Headley
Headley is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the GU35 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Headley is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Crabtree Gardens and Pound Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Headley for tapas catering include Arford (1 mile north-east), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Deadwater (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Headley include Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Holly Bush Inn (within half a mile west)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Headley has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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