Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for East Stratton events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in East Stratton and across Hampshire.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in East Stratton
FAQs for East Stratton
Do you come out to small places like East Stratton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is East Stratton close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Tapas catering in East Stratton, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For birthday drinks and tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas and more.
Near East Stratton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Stratton
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
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What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in East Stratton
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Stratton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in East Stratton 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Tapas for events in East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in East Stratton, and we will plan the journey and set-up. East Stratton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from East Stratton to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. For guests coming by train, Micheldever station is about 2.5 miles away.
Tapas catering in SO21 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close. Other places close to East Stratton for tapas catering include Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Northbrook Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover East Stratton and the whole of Hampshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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