Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cheriton, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cheriton and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Cheriton
Why choose live paella in Cheriton?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Cheriton, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We are frequently asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and sharing boards for evening guests, serving padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Cheriton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Questions from Cheriton
Is Cheriton close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Towns and villages near Cheriton
More for events in Cheriton
Perfect for your event in Cheriton
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Cheriton, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Planning a tapas spread in Cheriton
Cheriton is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Cheriton and the surrounding area. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Cheriton to Southampton (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Cheriton include Hinton Ampner House (0.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Anywhere in SO24, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Lower Lamborough Lane, Raebarn Close and Markall Close or the roads around them. For events just outside Cheriton, we cover Hinton Ampner (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bramdean (2 miles east), New Alresford (2 miles north) and Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Not far away are Beacon Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The Flowerpots Inn (under half a mile west)
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Cheriton is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What affects the price in Cheriton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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