Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in West Green, Hampshire
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 in West Green.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in West Green?
How our tapas catering works in West Green
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater evening grazing and engagement drinks.
For a country party near West Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
West Green questions
Which station should guests use for West Green?
The closest is Winchfield station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why West Green hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including West Green
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in West Green is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in West Green
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in West Green, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 1.3 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Also near West Green
Other catering in West Green
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in West Green
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in West Green
West Green is about 4 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in West Green, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near West Green include Stratfield Saye House (4.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around West Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in RG27, we can bring tapas catering to you. Close by, we cover events in Phoenix Green (1 mile south-east), Murrell Green (1 mile south-west), Winchfield (1 mile south-east), Hook (2 miles south-west) and Hook Common (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Local pubs include Phoenix Inn (0.6 miles east)
- 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