Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Appleshaw
Looking for tapas catering in Appleshaw? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Appleshaw
Tapas catering in Appleshaw, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and cocktail parties, we can cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham and more.
For a country party near Appleshaw, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Appleshaw is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in Appleshaw
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Appleshaw: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter in the Wood?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Appleshaw close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Drinks receptions around Appleshaw
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Appleshaw to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Historic buildings near Appleshaw frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Greensey and West Park or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Appleshaw, we also cover Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Appleshaw includes Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Hampshire, including Appleshaw
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Nearby places to Appleshaw
Also in Appleshaw
Perfect for your event in Appleshaw
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Appleshaw and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter in the Wood.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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