Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hill Grove
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hill Grove and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Hill Grove
About our tapas catering in Hill Grove
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and receptions and drinks parties, serving patatas bravas, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Hill Grove, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
How it 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. Sunset in Hill Grove is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Hill Grove?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Places near Hill Grove
What else we do in Hill Grove
Occasions we cook for in Hill Grove
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
For guests coming by train, Botley station is about 4.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
Drinks receptions around Hill Grove
Hill Grove is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hill Grove and nearby villages. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Hill Grove to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hill Grove, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Barnabas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Droxford Road, Hill Grove Lane and Dodds Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Swanmore (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north), Mislingford (1 mile south), Kingsmead (2 miles south) and Shirrell Heath (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (0.8 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hill Grove
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Your questions about tapas catering in Hill Grove
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Barnabas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Hill Grove?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How much does tapas catering cost in Hill Grove?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
Table tapas are set down to share.
Sangria and bar staff.
For event organisers in Hill Grove
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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