Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Ramsdell events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ramsdell.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in Ramsdell?
Tapas catering in Ramsdell, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and drinks parties and receptions, serving albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Ramsdell, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Tapas for events in Ramsdell
Ramsdell is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Ramsdell, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ramsdell is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Ramsdell to Reading (12 miles away).
Historic buildings near Ramsdell often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Ramsdell include The Vyne (2.9 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Monk Sherborne Road, Baughurst Road and Basingstoke Road. Other places close to Ramsdell for tapas catering include Charter Alley (1 mile east), West Heath (1 mile north), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east), Pamber End (1 mile north-east) and Salters Heath (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
Questions from Ramsdell
We’re having a ceremony at Christ Church: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Ramsdell?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ramsdell.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cover Ramsdell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ramsdell. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
Places near Ramsdell
Also in Ramsdell
For event organisers in Ramsdell
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Ramsdell until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Ramsdell and across Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- The length of service
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Ramsdell? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Ramsdell
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Ramsdell and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 4.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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