Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Newnham, Hampshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Newnham and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Newnham
Tapas catering in Newnham, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. For cocktail parties and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers and more.
In a rural spot like Newnham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Other catering in Newnham
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Perfect for your event in Newnham
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you are celebrating in Newnham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Newnham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Newnham until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Newnham questions
Which station should guests use for Newnham?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
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.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Why choose live paella in Newnham?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Newnham: venues and local tips
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Newnham and the surrounding area. Newnham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St. Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hook station, about 1.2 miles east.
We cover events in every part of the RG27 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry 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