Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in New Copse, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in New Copse.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
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Tapas catering in New Copse, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and engagement parties, with Serrano ham, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Near New Copse, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
FAQs for New Copse
Is New Copse too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is New Copse from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Perfect for your event in New Copse
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Historic houses near New Copse include Bentworth Hall (0.9 miles north-east) and Hall Place (1.3 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why New Copse hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near New Copse
More for events in New Copse
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Copse? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What affects the price in New Copse
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in New Copse
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in New Copse stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Tapas for events in New Copse
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Events in New Copse are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. New Copse is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from New Copse to Southampton (21 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Alton station is about 4.3 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area. Other places close to New Copse for tapas catering include South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are King's Hill.
- 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