Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hungerford, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Hungerford.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Hungerford
Tapas catering in Hungerford, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We are often asked to cater cocktail parties and tapas before paella, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
Near Hungerford, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Occasions we cook for in Hungerford
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic houses near Hungerford include Breamore House (4.3 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
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.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Hungerford has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:05pm, 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.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Hungerford hosts choose us
- Events in Hungerford and across Hampshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Receptions and parties in Hungerford
Hungerford is in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hungerford. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Hungerford to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Ascension. Historic buildings near Hungerford frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hungerford, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in SP6, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Hungerford for tapas catering include Hyde (1 mile east), North Gorley (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile north-west) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.4 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.1 miles north-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Hungerford
Do you come out to small places like Hungerford?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you come to Hungerford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hungerford and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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