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Tapas & canapé catering in Abbotts Barton, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Abbotts Barton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Abbotts Barton
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Tapas catering for your event in Abbotts Barton
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
In Abbotts Barton, tapas work at home or in a local hall. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
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Why choose tapas catering in Abbotts Barton?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Abbotts Barton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
If you are looking at a historic venue around Abbotts Barton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Drinks receptions around Abbotts Barton
Abbotts Barton is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Abbotts Barton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Bartholomew's Church.
We cover events in every part of the SO23 and SO22 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Park Road, Nuns Road and Saxon Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Abbotts Barton, we also cover Hyde (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south) and Harestock (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles east) and Hedge End (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Abbotts Barton include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Peter Symonds College (0.5 miles south-west) and Leigh House Hospital (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The King Alfred pub (under half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Abbotts Barton questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Bartholomew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Abbotts Barton for guests?
Winchester station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Abbotts Barton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes 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
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What affects the price in Abbotts Barton
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or SO23 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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