Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Goodworth Clatford: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Goodworth Clatford
Tapas catering for your event in Goodworth Clatford
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and table tapas as a starter, with patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Goodworth Clatford, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How the day 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 while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Goodworth Clatford until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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 suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for 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.
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Goodworth Clatford: venues and local tips
Goodworth Clatford is about 2 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SP11 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Goodworth Clatford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Goodworth Clatford to Southampton (18 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Goodworth Clatford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles north.
Wherever your event is in SP11, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include St Annes Close, Longstock Road and Burdock Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Goodworth Clatford, we also cover Wherwell Wood (1 mile east), Upper Clatford (1 mile north), Cottonworth (2 miles south-east), Fullerton (2 miles south-east) and Wherwell (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles north-west) and Weeke (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.4 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Goodworth Clatford include Redrice School (1.3 miles west) and John Hanson Community School (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (within half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Occasions we cook for in Goodworth Clatford
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Goodworth Clatford:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Also near Goodworth Clatford
Also in Goodworth Clatford
Your questions about tapas catering in Goodworth Clatford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Goodworth Clatford?
Andover station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
- 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