Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Odiham events
Planning tapas catering in Odiham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Odiham
Receptions and parties in Odiham
Odiham is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Odiham, and we will plan access and set-up. Odiham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Odiham to Reading (14 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Odiham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 2.1 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG29. From Goodchild Square, High Street and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in North Warnborough (1 mile north-west), Broad Oak (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile north-west), Greywell (1 mile west) and Hook Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (7 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.3 miles north) and Odiham Castle (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Odiham includes Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (under half a mile west)
Tapas catering for your event in Odiham
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We’re frequently asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and anniversary parties, with Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In Odiham, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Hampshire, including Odiham
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Odiham
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Who books tapas catering in Odiham?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Saints Church.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
Odiham questions
Is Odiham close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Odiham for guests?
Hook station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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. Sunset in Odiham is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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