Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Heath End, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Heath End.
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Book tapas catering in Heath End
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Heath End until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Heath End
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook padrón peppers, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and we are frequently booked for launches and office parties and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Heath End, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or RG26 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Questions from Heath End
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Heath End?
Midgham station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Receptions and parties in Heath End
Heath End is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Heath End, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Heath End is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Heath End, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in RG26 and RG7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Ash Lane, Pinks Lane and Stokes Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Inhurst (1 mile south-west), Baughurst (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west), Axmansford (1 mile south-west) and Tadley (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.2 miles east) and Park Prewett Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Burnham Copse Primary School (0.9 miles east)
Also near Heath End
Also in Heath End
Occasions we cook for in Heath End
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Heath End:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Midgham station, about 2.6 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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