Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Charlwood, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Charlwood.
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in Charlwood?
For event organisers in Charlwood
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charlwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
About our tapas catering in Charlwood
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We are frequently asked to cater launches and office parties and birthday drinks, with Serrano ham, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
Near Charlwood, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Your questions about tapas catering in Charlwood
Is Charlwood 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 Monkwood Mission Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Receptions and parties in Charlwood
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Charlwood or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Charlwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Charlwood to Southampton (19 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Monkwood Mission Church. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Charlwood, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the SO24 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Towns and villages near Charlwood
What else we do in Charlwood
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Charlwood hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Charlwood
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
What affects the price in Charlwood
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Charlwood has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Charlwood, and we will put together a menu and price.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
- 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