Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hound Green, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hound Green.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
Book tapas catering in Hound Green
How our tapas catering works in Hound Green
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For drinks parties and receptions and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of croquetas, albóndigas and tortilla española for your guests.
Near Hound Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose tapas catering in Hound Green?
Tapas get people talking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (2.4 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
Towns and villages near Hound Green
What else we do in Hound Green
Hound Green: venues and local tips
Hound Green is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. For an event in Hound Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Hound Green to Reading (9 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hook station, about 3.2 miles south. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Mattingley Church.
We cover events in every part of the RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. From Hudsons Meadow, Vicarage Grove and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Mattingley (1 mile south), Hazeley (1 mile east), Heckfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile north) and Bramshill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include New Inn (0.7 miles north)
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Hound Green until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or RG27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Common questions in Hound Green
What’s the nearest station to Hound Green for guests?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Mattingley Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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