Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Newfound, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Newfound and the surrounding area.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Newfound events
Tapas catering for your event in Newfound
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For sharing boards for evening guests and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook padrón peppers, tortilla española and croquetas.
Near Newfound, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What affects the price in Newfound
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- 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. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Newfound: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Newfound for guests?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at St John's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Tapas for events in Newfound
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Newfound, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Newfound to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John's. Historic houses near Newfound include The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in RG23, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Newfound for tapas catering include Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
A little further out are The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Newfound includes Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Newfound
Other catering in Newfound
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Newfound is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want 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 circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newfound, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Who books tapas catering in Newfound?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
Guests travelling by rail: Basingstoke station is about 3.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- 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