Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Rake
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Rake and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Rake
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How our tapas catering works in Rake
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and receptions and drinks parties.
For a country party near Rake, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
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Tapas for events in Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Rake and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Rake to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Rake, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Rake, we also cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Rake include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn (within half a mile south)
Your questions about tapas catering in Rake
Is Rake too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Rake Mission Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Who books tapas catering in Rake?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Rake and Hampshire:
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
After a ceremony at a church such as Rake Mission Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Rake stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm 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
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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