Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Exton
Something 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 in Exton.
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Exton
Tapas catering for your event in Exton
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Exton, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
For event organisers in Exton
Organising a club, school or community event in Exton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why choose live paella in Exton?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Exton
Do you come out to small places like Exton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Exton from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
Planning tapas catering in Exton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Exton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Receptions and parties in Exton
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO32 area, we can bring the pans to you. Exton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Shoe Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Exton
Also in Exton
Who books tapas catering in Exton?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking 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