Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Pamber End events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Pamber End.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Pamber End?
Tapas catering for your event in Pamber End
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We are often asked to cater cocktail parties and engagement parties, with albóndigas, patatas bravas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Pamber End, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Common questions in Pamber End
Is Pamber End close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Pamber End too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Also near Pamber End
More for events in Pamber End
Why choose tapas catering in Pamber End?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pamber End and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
After a ceremony at a church such as Pamber Priory, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
Drinks receptions around Pamber End
Pamber End is about 2 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. For an event in Pamber End, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.8 miles east. Historic houses near Pamber End include The Vyne (2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Tapas catering in RG26 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Fields View Close, Aldermaston Road and Bramley Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Salters Heath (1 mile south-east), Pamber Green (1 mile north-east), Little London (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile south-west) and West Heath (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Hook (8 miles east) and Popley (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Basing House (4.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pamber End include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens College Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Pamber End and the whole of Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Pamber End stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in Pamber End
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Add a live paella main.
- 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