Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Rogate events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Rogate: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Rogate
Rogate questions
How far is Rogate from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How much does tapas catering cost in Rogate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Tapas catering for your event in Rogate
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. For drinks parties and receptions and office parties and launches, we can cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo and more.
For a country party near Rogate, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planning a tapas spread in Rogate
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Rogate or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Rogate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Rogate include Uppark (4.1 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Rogate is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU31, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Rogate, we also cover Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Rogate includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Who books tapas catering in Rogate?
Tapas get people talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic buildings near Rogate frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Rogate
Other catering in Rogate
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Rogate
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Rogate is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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