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Tapas Catering in Chartwell Green
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chartwell Green and the surrounding area.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Chartwell Green
About our tapas catering in Chartwell Green
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For launches and office parties and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo and more.
For a party in a place like Chartwell Green, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Chartwell Green hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Chartwell Green and across Southampton
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Chartwell Green
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Tell us where your event in Chartwell Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Chartwell Green is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chartwell Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.4 miles north-west. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across the SO18 and SO30 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Chartwell Green for tapas catering include Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Chartwell Green is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Gregg School (less than half a mile west) and Bitterne Park School (0.9 miles west)
Occasions we cook for in Chartwell Green
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chartwell Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Chartwell Green is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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 keeps things simple.
Where we can cook in Chartwell Green
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Nearby places to Chartwell Green
More for events in Chartwell Green
What affects the price in Chartwell Green
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Questions from Chartwell Green
Can you cook in Itchen Valley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
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.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
- 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