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Tapas Catering in Steep Marsh
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Steep Marsh: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Steep Marsh
Events we cater in Steep Marsh
Tapas get people talking.
In Steep Marsh and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Steep Marsh, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Tapas catering in Steep Marsh, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include evening grazing and engagement parties, with patatas bravas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Near Steep Marsh, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Steep Marsh? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Your questions about tapas catering in Steep Marsh
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 come out to small places like Steep Marsh?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Planning a tapas spread in Steep Marsh
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For an event in Steep Marsh, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Steep Marsh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Steep Marsh to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. Steep Marsh is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in GU32, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Not far away are Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Also near Steep Marsh
Also in Steep Marsh
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Steep Marsh and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Steep Marsh until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Steep Marsh, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Where we can cook in Steep Marsh
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Steep Marsh
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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