Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Firgo, Hampshire
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 Firgo.
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Firgo events
About our tapas catering in Firgo
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we’re often booked for sharing tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties.
For a country party near Firgo, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
What affects the price in Firgo
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Firgo
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
For event organisers in Firgo
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Firgo: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Firgo too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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 you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Firgo is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Drinks receptions around Firgo
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG28, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north.
We cover events in every part of RG28. Other places close to Firgo for tapas catering include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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