Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Privett, Hampshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Privett and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Privett
Tapas catering in Privett, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For table tapas as a starter and launches and office parties, we can cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Privett, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Privett and across Hampshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What else we do in Privett
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables.
Bar staff and sangria.
Drinks receptions around Privett
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Privett, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Privett is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Privett to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Petersfield station is about 4.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (5 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Privett is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road and Merepond Lane. Other places close to Privett for tapas catering include Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Privett include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Who books tapas catering in Privett?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity Church.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Privett has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Your questions about tapas catering in Privett
What’s the nearest station to Privett for guests?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
How far is Privett from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
- 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