Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Liphook, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Liphook. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Liphook events
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Tapas catering in Liphook, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For anniversary parties and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook patatas bravas, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Around Liphook, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Liphook? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Towns and villages near Liphook
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Liphook: venues and local tips
Liphook is about 8 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Liphook, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Liphook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Liphook station is about 0.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Liphook, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU30 postcode area. From London Road, Station Road and Childerstone Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Weavers Down (1 mile west), Conford (1 mile north-west), Passfield (2 miles north-west), Milland (3 miles south) and Longmoor (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Liphook includes Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Liphook Infant School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
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What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Liphook until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Liphook questions
How far is Liphook from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How long do you need on site?
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you cover Liphook?
We do. We cook at events in Liphook and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Occasions we cook for in Liphook
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church Centre, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Liphook hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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