Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lychpit, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Lychpit and across Hampshire.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Lychpit?
Tapas catering in Lychpit, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Lychpit. We cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we’re frequently booked for tapas with a paella main course and welcome-drink canapés.
For a country party near Lychpit, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Drinks receptions around Lychpit
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Events in Lychpit are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Lychpit is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Lychpit to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Lychpit include The Vyne (3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
For tapas catering in RG24, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Lychpit, we also cover Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (under half a mile east)
Nearby places to Lychpit
What else we do in Lychpit
Where we can cook in Lychpit
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Events we cater in Lychpit
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Lychpit and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Lychpit frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Lychpit until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Lychpit
Which station should guests use for Lychpit?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Lychpit too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cover Lychpit?
We do. We cook at events in Lychpit and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Lychpit and across Hampshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
- 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