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Tapas & canapé catering in Cottonworth, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cottonworth and the surrounding area.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Cottonworth?
How our tapas catering works in Cottonworth
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Cottonworth. For office parties and launches and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near Cottonworth, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Cottonworth: venues and local tips
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Cottonworth and the surrounding area. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Cottonworth to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Parks such as Longstock Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Less.
We cook at events all over SP11. For events just outside Cottonworth, we cover Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Cottonworth includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Abbots Mitre pub (0.8 miles east)
Places near Cottonworth
Other catering in Cottonworth
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cottonworth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why choose tapas catering in Cottonworth?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Cottonworth, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
What affects the price in Cottonworth
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Cottonworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Cottonworth until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Questions from Cottonworth
How far is Cottonworth from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Cottonworth too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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