Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Common, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Upper Common. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Upper Common
Perfect for your event in Upper Common
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Upper Common, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic houses near Upper Common include Hall Place (3.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About our tapas catering in Upper Common
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. For tapas and paella menus and cocktail parties, we can cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas for your guests.
Near Upper Common, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Towns and villages near Upper Common
What else we do in Upper Common
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Upper Common has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upper Common
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
What affects the price in Upper Common
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Upper Common
How far is Upper Common from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Upper Common too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How much does tapas catering cost in Upper Common?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning a tapas spread in Upper Common
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the RG25 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St. Martin. Historic buildings near Upper Common frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25. Other places close to Upper Common for tapas catering include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Common include Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (under half a mile north-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