Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Ladwell
Looking for tapas catering in Ladwell? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Ladwell events
Tapas catering in Ladwell, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. For sharing tapas starters and evening grazing, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, Serrano ham and croquetas and more.
In a rural spot like Ladwell, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
What affects the price in Ladwell
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Ladwell is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Ladwell? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Ladwell?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Ladwell
Do you come out to small places like Ladwell?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planning a tapas spread in Ladwell
Ladwell is about 2 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For an event in Ladwell, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ladwell. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ladwell to Southampton (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles south. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. For events just outside Ladwell, we cover Hursley (1 mile north), Otterbourne (2 miles east), Compton (2 miles east), South Down (2 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Ladwell include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ladwell include Thornden School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Inn (0.8 miles north)
Who books tapas catering in Ladwell?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
If you are looking at a historic venue around Ladwell, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Towns and villages near Ladwell
More for events in Ladwell
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
- 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