Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Finkley
Looking for tapas catering in Finkley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Live tapas catering in Finkley
About our tapas catering in Finkley
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include work receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, with gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Finkley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Where we can cook in Finkley
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Your questions about tapas catering in Finkley
Which station should guests use for Finkley?
Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Finkley from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Drinks receptions around Finkley
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Finkley, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Finkley to Southampton (22 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 2.4 miles away.
Tapas catering in SP11 is planned around your venue. For events just outside Finkley, we cover Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Finkley include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Finkley include Winton Community Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Oak pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Finkley
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Finkley:
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near Finkley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. 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.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Places near Finkley
What else we do in Finkley
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Finkley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Finkley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
- 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