Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in West Liss, Hampshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across West Liss and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in West Liss
Planning a tapas spread in West Liss
West Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the GU33 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: West Liss has its own station, Liss station. Historic buildings near West Liss frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. West Liss is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Syers Road, Willow Road and Inwood Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside West Liss, we cover Liss (1 mile north-east), Durford Wood (1 mile south), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north) and The Mint (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Liss include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Crossing Gates pub (under half a mile north)
How our tapas catering works in West Liss
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and evening grazing, with Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and croquetas.
Near West Liss, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
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The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in West Liss is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Your questions about tapas catering in West Liss
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is West Liss from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in West Liss
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- 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