Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Ibthorpe
Looking for tapas catering in Ibthorpe? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Ibthorpe?
How our tapas catering works in Ibthorpe
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We are often asked to cater engagement celebrations and drinks reception canapés, with padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Ibthorpe, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Why choose tapas catering in Ibthorpe?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
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 caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Ibthorpe has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ibthorpe
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Receptions and parties in Ibthorpe
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Ibthorpe, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Ibthorpe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ibthorpe to Reading (about 24 miles away).
Historic houses near Ibthorpe include Stargroves (4.9 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in SP11, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Ibthorpe for tapas catering include Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). The countryside around Ibthorpe includes Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Your questions about tapas catering in Ibthorpe
How far is Ibthorpe from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
- 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