Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Chawton events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chawton and the surrounding area.
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Chawton?
Tapas catering in Chawton, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. For tapas with a paella main course and work receptions, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Near Chawton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Planning a tapas spread in Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Chawton. Chawton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas. Historic buildings near Chawton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Tapas catering in GU34 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Chawton, we cover Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (within half a mile north). Not far away are King's Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyfriar pub (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Chawton
Is Chawton close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Chawton?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you come to Chawton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Chawton is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Nearby places to Chawton
More for events in Chawton
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Chawton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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