Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hillstreet, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hillstreet and across Hampshire.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Hillstreet
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Hillstreet
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and evening sharing boards, serving Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
For a country party near Hillstreet, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Where we can cook in Hillstreet
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Planning a tapas spread in Hillstreet
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Hillstreet will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hillstreet to Southampton (6 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Hillstreet, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Totton station is about 2.3 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Hillstreet, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
A little further out are Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillstreet includes Testwood Lakes.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening receptions in Hillstreet stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Occasions we cook for in Hillstreet
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hillstreet, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as St Anne's, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
Also near Hillstreet
What else we do in Hillstreet
FAQs for Hillstreet
Is Hillstreet too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Hillstreet?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to 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