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Tapas Catering in Chilworth Old Village
Looking for tapas catering in Chilworth Old Village? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Chilworth Old Village
How our tapas catering works in Chilworth Old Village
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. On the menu are patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we are frequently booked for engagement celebrations and birthday and anniversary parties.
Near Chilworth Old Village, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Across the SO16 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Chilworth Old Village, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Denys, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16. If your venue is just outside Chilworth Old Village, we also cover Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Chilworth Old Village includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Chilworth Old Village include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Occasions we cook for in Chilworth Old Village
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic houses near Chilworth Old Village include South Stoneham House (2.8 miles south-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.7 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near Chilworth Old Village
Other catering in Chilworth Old Village
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Chilworth Old Village questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Denys: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Chilworth Old Village?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much does tapas catering cost in Chilworth Old Village?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- We cover Chilworth Old Village and the whole of Southampton
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Chilworth Old Village has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Chilworth Old Village
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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