Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Faberstown
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Faberstown.
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Faberstown events
About our tapas catering in Faberstown
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Faberstown. We’re frequently asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and birthday drinks, with Serrano ham, croquetas and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Faberstown, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
What affects the price in Faberstown
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Faberstown questions
Is Faberstown too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter in the Wood?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Other catering in Faberstown
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Add a live paella main.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Faberstown is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Receptions and parties in Faberstown
Faberstown is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we can cook for your guests. Faberstown is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Faberstown to Southampton (24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 4.7 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Faberstown, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Andover Road and Shoddesden Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Faberstown for tapas catering include Redenham (1 mile east), Appleshaw (1 mile east), Fyfield (2 miles south), Chute Forest (2 miles north-east) and Clanville (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (3 miles west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (14 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Faberstown includes Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
Perfect for your event in Faberstown
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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