Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Little London, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Little London and across Hampshire.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Little London events
Tapas catering in Little London, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook tortilla española, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and work receptions.
Near Little London, 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.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Little London and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Places near Little London
What else we do in Little London
Drinks receptions around Little London
Little London is about 2 miles south-east of Tadley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Little London to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Little London is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Little London to Reading (10 miles away).
Historic buildings near Little London frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.1 miles east.
Wherever your event is in RG26, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Silchester Road and New Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Little London, we also cover Pamber Green (1 mile west), Pamber End (1 mile south-west), Salters Heath (1 mile south-west), Silchester (2 miles north) and Pamber Heath (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Hook (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (1.7 miles north) and Basing House (5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens College Arms (1 mile south-west)
Little London: your questions answered
How far is Little London from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Little London?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cover Little London?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Little London is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Little London 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Perfect for your event in Little London
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In Little London and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
Historic houses near Little London include The Vyne (1.9 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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