Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Axmansford events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Axmansford. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Axmansford events
Tapas catering in Axmansford, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Axmansford. Whether it is cocktail parties and evening grazing, we can cook tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas for your guests.
For a country party near Axmansford, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Axmansford questions
Do you come out to small places like Axmansford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Axmansford for guests?
Midgham station, about 3.4 miles north of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you come to Axmansford?
We do. We cook at events in Axmansford and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Places near Axmansford
Other catering in Axmansford
Axmansford: venues and local tips
Axmansford is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Axmansford, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Stephen. Historic buildings near Axmansford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
We cater events across RG26 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Inhurst (1 mile north), Baughurst (1 mile north-east), Heath End (1 mile north-east), Wolverton Common (1 mile south-west) and Brimpton Common (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (7 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.6 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Ashford Hill Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Wellington Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Why choose tapas catering in Axmansford?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Midgham station, about 3.4 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Axmansford until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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