Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Up Nately events
Planning tapas catering in Up Nately? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Up Nately
Tapas catering in Up Nately, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s work receptions and evening grazing, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Up Nately, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Up Nately has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; 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.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Up Nately
Other catering in Up Nately
Who books tapas catering in Up Nately?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hook station, about 1.7 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Up Nately
Up Nately is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Up Nately or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Up Nately to Reading (13 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St. Stephen, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Up Nately, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in RG27, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Heather Lane, Wood Lane and Greywell Road. Close by, we cover events in Nately Scures (1 mile north), Greywell (1 mile south-east), Newnham (1 mile north), Hook Common (1 mile north-east) and Warnborough Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.6 miles west) and Odiham Castle (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Up Nately includes The Mill Field and Tundry Hill.
Your questions about tapas catering in Up Nately
What’s the nearest station to Up Nately for guests?
Hook station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Up Nately too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Hampshire, including Up Nately
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- 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