Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Worting, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Worting? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Worting
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
How our tapas catering works in Worting
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In Worting, tapas work at home or in a local hall. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
Tapas for events in Worting
Worting is about 2 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Worting will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Worting is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Thomas A Becket. Historic houses near Worting include The Vyne (3.7 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Tapas catering in RG22 and RG23 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Warham Road, Church Lane and Wayside Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Worting for tapas catering include Buckskin (1 mile south-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-east), South Ham (1 mile east), Kempshott (1 mile south) and Newfound (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (6 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Basing House (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Coppice Spring School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Inn (within half a mile east)
Worting questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Thomas A Becket: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Worting from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Towns and villages near Worting
Other catering in Worting
Who books tapas catering in Worting?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Worting, people book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: Basingstoke station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Worting has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- 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 circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Worting
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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