Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hook Common
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hook Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Hook Common events
How our tapas catering works in Hook Common
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. On the menu are croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and we are often booked for launches and office parties and evening grazing.
Near Hook Common, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Perfect for your event in Hook Common
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hook Common book us for occasions like:
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Hook Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hook Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Hook Common from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Planning a tapas spread in Hook Common
Hook Common is about 1 mile south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Hook Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hook Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 0.5 miles away. Historic buildings near Hook Common often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on London Road, Newnham Road and Hook Common or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Hook Common, we cover Nately Scures (1 mile south-west), Newnham (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south-east) and Up Nately (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Odiham Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (1.9 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Other catering in Hook Common
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Hook Common has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hook Common, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
- 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