Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Knightwood, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Knightwood? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering for Knightwood events
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Knightwood and the whole of Hampshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Knightwood
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and tapas starters, serving Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and croquetas.
For a party in a place like Knightwood, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Knightwood: venues and local tips
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. From the centre of Knightwood to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Francis. Historic buildings near Knightwood often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
We cook at events all over the SO53 and SO52 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Knightwood for tapas catering include Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Knightwood includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Knightwood
Other catering in Knightwood
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Knightwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Perfect for your event in Knightwood
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.7 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What affects the price in Knightwood
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Questions from Knightwood
Which station should guests use for Knightwood?
Chandlers Ford station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cover Knightwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Knightwood. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Knightwood until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO53 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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