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Tapas & canapé catering in Bishop's Sutton, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bishop's Sutton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Bishop's Sutton
How our tapas catering works in Bishop's Sutton
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Bishop's Sutton. We are frequently asked to cater birthday drinks and tapas with a paella main course, with gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
Near Bishop's Sutton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Bishop's Sutton is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Bishop's Sutton hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bishop's Sutton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Your questions about tapas catering in Bishop's Sutton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is Bishop's Sutton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Who books tapas catering in Bishop's Sutton?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Bishop's Sutton:
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic houses near Bishop's Sutton include Hinton Ampner House (2.9 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
Receptions and parties in Bishop's Sutton
Bishop's Sutton is about 8 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Bishop's Sutton, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Bishop's Sutton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Bishop's Sutton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in SO24, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on North Street, Home Close and Water Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Bishop's Sutton for tapas catering include Gundleton (1 mile north-east), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Cheriton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Bishop's Sutton include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (under half a mile west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Nearby places to Bishop's Sutton
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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