Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Barton Stacey, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Barton Stacey. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Barton Stacey
Drinks receptions around Barton Stacey
Barton Stacey is about 6 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For an event in Barton Stacey, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Barton Stacey. Barton Stacey is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Roberts Road, The Green and East Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Barton Stacey for tapas catering include Longparish (2 miles north), Egypt (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles south-east), Middleton (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (6 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Tapas catering for your event in Barton Stacey
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. On the menu are albóndigas, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés.
Near Barton Stacey, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Barton Stacey: your questions answered
Is Barton Stacey too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Nearby places to Barton Stacey
More for events in Barton Stacey
Who books tapas catering in Barton Stacey?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles east.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Barton Stacey 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Barton Stacey hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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