Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Perham Down
Planning tapas catering in Perham Down? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Perham Down
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How our tapas catering works in Perham Down
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and anniversary parties, with Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
Near Perham Down, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Drinks receptions around Perham Down
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Perham Down are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Perham Down to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Perham Down, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Tapas catering in SP11 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Perham Down for tapas catering include Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Perham Down include Quarley Hill.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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 will do the cooking.
Your questions about tapas catering in Perham Down
We are having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Which station should guests use for Perham Down?
Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south of the centre.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Nearby places to Perham Down
Also in Perham Down
Occasions we cook for in Perham Down
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you are celebrating in Perham Down, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Grateley station is about 4.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Perham Down is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
- 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