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Tapas & canapé catering in Mockbeggar, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Mockbeggar.
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Mockbeggar?
Tapas catering in Mockbeggar, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include croquetas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for welcome-drink canapés and evening grazing.
In a rural spot like Mockbeggar, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Mockbeggar is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
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 fill in our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or BH24 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning a tapas spread in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is in Hampshire. For an event in Mockbeggar, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Mockbeggar, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Mockbeggar, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Gorley Road and New Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Mockbeggar for tapas catering include South Gorley (1 mile north), Ibsley (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south), Harbridge (1 mile west) and Ellingham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (3.9 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Beams Inn (0.8 miles west)
Events we cater in Mockbeggar
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Martins, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
What else we do in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar: your questions answered
Is Mockbeggar too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martins?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Mockbeggar hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page 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