Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Medstead events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Medstead and across Hampshire.
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Medstead?
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our tapas catering works in Medstead
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and welcome-drink canapés.
Tapas make a party in Medstead easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planning a tapas spread in Medstead
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Medstead, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Medstead, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Medstead include Bentworth Hall (2.1 miles north) and Hall Place (2.6 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in GU34, we plan around your venue and timings. From High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Medstead for tapas catering include Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Red Hill.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Medstead
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Medstead has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Medstead
Which station should guests use for Medstead?
Alton station, about 4.4 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Who books tapas catering in Medstead?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Medstead, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Places near Medstead
More for events in Medstead
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. 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