Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Selborne
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Selborne and across Hampshire.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Selborne?
Tapas catering in Selborne, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and table tapas as a starter, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Selborne, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Selborne
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Selborne
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Selborne is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Selborne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Selborne
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Selborne to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Selborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Selborne to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 3.8 miles away. Historic buildings near Selborne frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Selborne, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jubilee Tap (within half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Selborne questions
Which station should guests use for Selborne?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you cater 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.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Towns and villages near Selborne
Also in Selborne
Who books tapas catering in Selborne?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
- 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