Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Mapledurwell
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mapledurwell and the surrounding area.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Mapledurwell
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About our tapas catering in Mapledurwell
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is tapas starters and drinks reception canapés, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
Near Mapledurwell, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Why choose live paella in Mapledurwell?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in Mapledurwell and across Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Mapledurwell
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Mapledurwell is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Mapledurwell
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Mapledurwell?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you come to Mapledurwell?
We do. Mapledurwell is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Who books tapas catering in Mapledurwell?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Tapas for events in Mapledurwell
Mapledurwell is about 4 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG27, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Mapledurwell to Reading (13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St. Mary. Historic buildings near Mapledurwell frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27 and RG25. We can cater an event on streets such as Canal Reach, Greywell Road and Frog Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Mapledurwell for tapas catering include Andwell (1 mile north), Water End (1 mile north), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Chineham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Basing House (1.6 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Not far away are The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
- 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