Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Wield, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Upper Wield and across Hampshire.
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
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About our tapas catering in Upper Wield
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is engagement parties and work receptions, we can cook padrón peppers, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Upper Wield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Why choose tapas catering in Upper Wield?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Upper Wield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
If you are looking at a historic venue around Upper Wield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Upper Wield is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Make sure dishes are labelled
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
What affects the price in Upper Wield
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Upper Wield
What else we do in Upper Wield
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Upper Wield: venues and local tips
Upper Wield is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Upper Wield and the surrounding area. Upper Wield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Upper Wield include Hall Place (2.2 miles east) and Bentworth Hall (2.2 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Preston Candover (2 miles north-west), Bighton (3 miles south-west), Brown Candover (3 miles west), Totford (4 miles west) and Old Alresford (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (12 miles south-east) and Tadley (15 miles north).
A little further out are Barton Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Wield include King's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Upper Wield hosts choose us
- We cover Upper Wield and the whole of Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Upper Wield: your questions answered
How far is Upper Wield from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Upper Wield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
- 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