Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Spanish Green
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Spanish Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Spanish Green
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Tapas catering for your event in Spanish Green
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it’s sharing tapas starters and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers and more.
Near Spanish Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Drinks receptions around Spanish Green
Spanish Green is about 4 miles north-west of Hook, in Hampshire. Events in Spanish Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Spanish Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Spanish Green to Reading (about 9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Spanish Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across the RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Potters Lane and Hartley Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Spanish Green for tapas catering include Hartley Wespall (1 mile south-east), Sherfield on Loddon (1 mile south-west), Bramley Green (2 miles west), Church End (2 miles south-west) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles south-east), Aldershot (12 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles east).
A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.7 miles south-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Spanish Green includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Your questions about tapas catering in Spanish Green
Which station should guests use for Spanish Green?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you come to Spanish Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Spanish Green is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Perfect for your event in Spanish Green
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Spanish Green, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, Bramley (Hants) station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Spanish Green hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Spanish Green
Other catering in Spanish Green
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Spanish Green has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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