Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Steep
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Steep.
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Steep
About our tapas catering in Steep
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and evening sharing boards, with albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
Near Steep, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Steep is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Steep hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Steep and the whole of Hampshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
Your questions about tapas catering in Steep
Which station should guests use for Steep?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Steep close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Towns and villages near Steep
Other catering in Steep
Occasions we cook for in Steep
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Steep frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
Drinks receptions around Steep
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For an event in Steep, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Steep. Steep is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.4 miles south. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Steep, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across GU32. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Steep include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Schools near Steep include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
- 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