Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Mattingley
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mattingley: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Mattingley
Tapas catering for your event in Mattingley
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. For tapas starters and cocktail parties, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
In a rural spot like Mattingley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Common questions in Mattingley
Is Mattingley 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.
What’s the nearest station to Mattingley for guests?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Who books tapas catering in Mattingley?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Mattingley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Mattingley and across Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Tapas for events in Mattingley
Mattingley is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Mattingley, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Mattingley Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (3.1 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across RG27. Your event could be at a home on Reading Road and Bottle Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Hound Green (1 mile north), Hazeley (1 mile north-east), Rotherwick (1 mile south-west), Lyde Green (2 miles west) and Heckfield (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (3.7 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Leather Bottle Public House (less than half a mile south)
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Mattingley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Mattingley
- 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