Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Fullerton events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Fullerton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Fullerton
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Fullerton is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Tapas catering in Fullerton, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We are often asked to cater engagement celebrations and sharing tapas starters, with tortilla española, padrón peppers and croquetas.
Near Fullerton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Perfect for your event in Fullerton
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
Parks such as Longstock Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Working with your venue
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Planning tapas catering in Fullerton? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Fullerton
Fullerton is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Fullerton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Fullerton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 4.3 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Cottonworth (1 mile north-east), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Leckford (1 mile south), Wherwell (1 mile north-east) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Fullerton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Common questions in Fullerton
Which station should guests use for Fullerton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How much does tapas catering cost in Fullerton?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Towns and villages near Fullerton
Also in Fullerton
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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