Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Kitwood, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Kitwood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Kitwood events
Where we can cook in Kitwood
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Kitwood
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
How our tapas catering works in Kitwood
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and table tapas as a starter, with padrón peppers, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Kitwood, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Tapas for events in Kitwood
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Kitwood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (3.8 miles north) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kitwood, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Kitwood for tapas catering include Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Why choose tapas catering in Kitwood?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic buildings near Kitwood frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Also near Kitwood
What else we do in Kitwood
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
For event organisers in Kitwood
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kitwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Questions from Kitwood
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Kitwood?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you come to Kitwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Kitwood is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Kitwood 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 choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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