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Tapas Catering for South Warnborough events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in South Warnborough. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for South Warnborough events
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in South Warnborough, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas starters, with tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near South Warnborough, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in South Warnborough has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
Towns and villages near South Warnborough
More for events in South Warnborough
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Warnborough? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Drinks receptions around South Warnborough
South Warnborough is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in South Warnborough and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near South Warnborough often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the RG29 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Gaston Lane, Tigwells Field and Alton Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Long Sutton (1 mile east), Bidden (1 mile north-west), Little Hoddington (1 mile north-west), Well (2 miles east) and Greywell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (2.7 miles north) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near South Warnborough include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Questions from South Warnborough
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to South Warnborough for guests?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Who books tapas catering in South Warnborough?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in South Warnborough and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hook station, about 3.9 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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