Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in North Waltham, Hampshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North Waltham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in North Waltham?
Questions from North Waltham
Which station should guests use for North Waltham?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Michael's?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Tapas catering in North Waltham, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and birthday drinks, serving croquetas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Near North Waltham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What affects the price in North Waltham
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in North Waltham
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the RG25 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from North Waltham to Reading (19 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Micheldever station is about 3.6 miles away.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in North Waltham has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Occasions we cook for in North Waltham
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in North Waltham book us for events such as:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St. Michael's.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
Nearby places to North Waltham
Other catering in North Waltham
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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