Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Quidhampton, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Quidhampton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Quidhampton
Tapas catering in Quidhampton, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For anniversary parties and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo and more.
In a rural spot like Quidhampton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Tapas for events in Quidhampton
Quidhampton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the RG25 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Overton station is in Quidhampton itself.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Elm Road, Copse Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Quidhampton, we also cover Overton (1 mile south), Southington (1 mile south-west), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles south-west) and Deane (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (within half a mile south)
Quidhampton questions
Do you come out to small places like Quidhampton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Quidhampton?
Quidhampton has its own station: Overton station.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evening receptions in Quidhampton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
What affects the price in Quidhampton
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Quidhampton
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Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Quidhampton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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