Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Heckfield Heath
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Heckfield Heath and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Heckfield Heath
Who books tapas catering in Heckfield Heath?
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
About our tapas catering in Heckfield Heath
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Heckfield Heath. Whether it is tapas before paella and sharing tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas and more.
For a country party near Heckfield Heath, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Heckfield Heath has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Questions from Heckfield Heath
How far is Heckfield Heath from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Wellington Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Places near Heckfield Heath
Other catering in Heckfield Heath
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Heckfield Heath: venues and local tips
Heckfield Heath is about 4 miles north of Hook, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Heckfield Heath. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Heckfield Heath to Reading (7 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 3.8 miles north-west. A picnic in Wellington Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Anywhere in RG27 and RG7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Lane and The Causeway. Close by, we cover events in Heckfield (1 mile south), Riseley (1 mile north), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hound Green (1 mile south) and Hazeley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles south-east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Heckfield Heath include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (0.8 miles south)
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Heckfield Heath hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Heckfield Heath and across Hampshire
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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