Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lower Green, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lower Green.
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Lower Green
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Tapas catering for your event in Lower Green
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Lower Green. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and work receptions, with Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
Near Lower Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Events we cater in Lower Green
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Liss station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
What affects the price in Lower Green
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Lower Green
What else we do in Lower Green
Where we can cook in Lower Green
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Questions from Lower Green
Is Lower Green close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Lower Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cater in Lower Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Lower Green and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
The process
When we arrive, 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. Sunset in Lower Green is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning a tapas spread in Lower Green
Lower Green is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Lower Green and the surrounding area. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Lower Green to Guildford (20 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. Historic buildings near Lower Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Lower Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hawkley (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile south), Empshott (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Selborne (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north) and Waterlooville (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Green include Goleigh Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (less than half a mile south)
- 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