Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Abbotts Ann events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Abbotts Ann.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Abbotts Ann events
Tapas catering for your event in Abbotts Ann
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Abbotts Ann, 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.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Abbotts Ann is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Places near Abbotts Ann
Other catering in Abbotts Ann
Occasions we cook for in Abbotts Ann
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Abbotts Ann, people book us for occasions like:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What affects the price in Abbotts Ann
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Where we can cook in Abbotts Ann
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables.
Staff to serve canapés.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Abbotts Ann hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including Abbotts Ann
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Abbotts Ann: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Abbotts Ann?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Abbotts Ann: venues and local tips
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Abbotts Ann, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Abbotts Ann. Abbotts Ann is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Andover station is about 2.3 miles away. Historic buildings near Abbotts Ann frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
We cater events across the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Abbotts Ann includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eagle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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