Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in East Anton, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in East Anton.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in East Anton
Why choose tapas catering in East Anton?
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater around East Anton:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul Church Centre, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Tapas catering in East Anton, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For anniversary parties and evening sharing boards, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas for your guests.
For a party in a place like East Anton, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
East Anton: venues and local tips
East Anton is about 1 mile north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around East Anton. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from East Anton to Southampton (22 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around East Anton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
We cover events in every part of the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. From Cobb Drive, Long Barn Road and Pasture Walk or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to East Anton for tapas catering include Knights Enham (1 mile north-west), Finkley (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile south-east), Smannell (1 mile north-east) and Enham Alamein (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Anton include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.1 miles south) and Winton Community Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Oak pub (0.9 miles north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for East Anton
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul Church Centre?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is East Anton from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Where we can cook in East Anton
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in East Anton and across Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And The cost guide.
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Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in East Anton is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Sangria and bar staff.
What affects the price in East Anton
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in East Anton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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