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Tapas & canapé catering in Petersfield, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Petersfield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Petersfield?
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Petersfield has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Petersfield, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s engagement parties and birthday drinks, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and padrón peppers and more.
For celebrations in Petersfield, tapas before a paella make a full meal. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- The number of people
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Petersfield, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
Planning a tapas spread in Petersfield
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Petersfield will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Historic buildings near Petersfield frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Uppark (4.1 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Petersfield, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in GU31 and GU32, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Station Road and London Road or the roads around them. You will find Petersfield on the A3 and A272, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Petersfield, we also cover Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bear Museum (within half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Petersfield include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Schools near Petersfield include Morton House School (under half a mile south-west) and The Petersfield School (under half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Common questions in Petersfield
Is Petersfield close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Events we cater in Petersfield
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you are celebrating in Petersfield, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter's Church.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Also in Petersfield
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Petersfield hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Where we can cook in Petersfield
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Petersfield
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- 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