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Tapas & canapé catering in Anna Valley, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Anna Valley: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Anna Valley
How our tapas catering works in Anna Valley
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas starters and engagement drinks.
In a rural spot like Anna Valley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Also near Anna Valley
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
FAQs for Anna Valley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Anna Valley?
Andover station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
How much does tapas catering cost in Anna Valley?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
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. Evening receptions in Anna Valley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a tapas spread in Anna Valley
Anna Valley is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Anna Valley and nearby villages. Anna Valley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Anywhere in SP11, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Taskers Drive, White Oak Way and Foundry Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Anna Valley, we cover Little Ann (1 mile south-west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles west) and Amport (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Andover Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include John Hanson Community School (0.8 miles north) and Redrice School (1.4 miles south)
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
- 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