Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for The Hangers events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in The Hangers.
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for The Hangers events
Receptions and parties in The Hangers
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of The Hangers or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. The Hangers is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from The Hangers to Southampton (10 miles away).
Historic buildings near The Hangers often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside The Hangers, we also cover Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near The Hangers include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
How our tapas catering works in The Hangers
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s engagement drinks and evening grazing, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
For a country party near The Hangers, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
The Hangers questions
How far is The Hangers from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for The Hangers?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why The Hangers hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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Also in The Hangers
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in The Hangers is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in The Hangers?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
In The Hangers and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
For guests coming by train, Botley station is about 4.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
For event organisers in The Hangers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in The Hangers? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
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.
- 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