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Tapas Catering in Little Hoddington
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Little Hoddington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Little Hoddington
About our tapas catering in Little Hoddington
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re often booked for engagement drinks and birthday drinks.
In a rural spot like Little Hoddington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Little Hoddington until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Little Hoddington?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Little Hoddington and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Little Hoddington
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
Planning a tapas spread in Little Hoddington
Little Hoddington is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Little Hoddington will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Little Hoddington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Little Hoddington to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 3.7 miles away. Historic buildings near Little Hoddington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Tapas catering in RG25 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Bidden Road, South Hill and Meadowside. For events just outside Little Hoddington, we cover Bidden (1 mile east), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Greywell (2 miles north-east), Up Nately (2 miles north) and Long Sutton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (6 miles north-west). Not far away are Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Little Hoddington
What’s the nearest station to Little Hoddington for guests?
Hook station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Little Hoddington from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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