Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Sheet events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Sheet. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Sheet
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Tapas catering in Sheet, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook tortilla española, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for sharing tapas starters and evening grazing.
Near Sheet, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
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Sheet questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Sheet?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Who books tapas catering in Sheet?
Big or small, tapas work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sheet and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
Historic houses near Sheet include Uppark (4.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Sheet has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Sheet: venues and local tips
Sheet is about 1 mile north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Sheet, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Sheet is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Sheet to Guildford (22 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Petersfield station is about 1.1 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Sheet, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in GU32 and GU31 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Village Street and Farnham Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Sheet, we cover Petersfield (1 mile south-west), Steep (1 mile north-west), Steep Marsh (1 mile north-west), Stroud (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Purbrook (11 miles south-west) and Bordon (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Churcher's College (0.6 miles south-west) and The Petersfield School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (within half a mile south)
For event organisers in Sheet
Organising a club, school or community event in Sheet? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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