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Tapas & canapé catering in Kimpton, 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 Kimpton.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
Book tapas catering in Kimpton
Occasions we cook for in Kimpton
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
In Kimpton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, Grateley station is about 3.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
How our tapas catering works in Kimpton
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and work receptions, we can cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Kimpton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Kimpton
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
FAQs for Kimpton
How far is Kimpton from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Kimpton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Towns and villages near Kimpton
Other catering in Kimpton
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Kimpton stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Kimpton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Kimpton
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Kimpton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kimpton to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Kimpton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and timings. From Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Kimpton for tapas catering include Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Kimpton includes Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- 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