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Tapas & canapé catering in Heathfield, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Heathfield and across Hampshire.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Heathfield?
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Heathfield stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Heathfield, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and cocktail parties, with croquetas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
For a party in a place like Heathfield, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Heathfield: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St Columba: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Heathfield?
Fareham station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Towns and villages near Heathfield
What else we do in Heathfield
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Tapas for events in Heathfield
Heathfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Heathfield to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Heathfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 0.9 miles east. Historic buildings near Heathfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in PO15 and PO14, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Oak Road, Peak Lane and The Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Heathfield, we cover Catisfield (1 mile west), Titchfield (1 mile west), Funtley (1 mile north), Titchfield Park (2 miles north-west) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (1.6 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fishermans Arms (0.8 miles west)
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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