Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Hurstbourne Tarrant.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering for Hurstbourne Tarrant events
Tapas catering in Hurstbourne Tarrant, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For tapas before paella and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Hurstbourne Tarrant, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Hurstbourne Tarrant is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Hurstbourne Tarrant
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Events we cater in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Tapas get people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hurstbourne Tarrant and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Places near Hurstbourne Tarrant
More for events in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Planning a tapas spread in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Hurstbourne Tarrant is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hurstbourne Tarrant. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hurstbourne Tarrant to Reading (about 24 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Hurstbourne Tarrant, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 4.9 miles away.
Tapas catering in SP11 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Crescent, Dean Rise and Dines Meadow; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Ibthorpe (1 mile north-west), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Wildhern (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (14 miles east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.9 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George And Dragon Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Your questions about tapas catering in Hurstbourne Tarrant
What’s the nearest station to Hurstbourne Tarrant for guests?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Hurstbourne Tarrant?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
- 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