Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Leckford, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Leckford.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Leckford?
How our tapas catering works in Leckford
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We cook Serrano ham, croquetas and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for evening grazing and work receptions.
Near Leckford, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Towns and villages near Leckford
What else we do in Leckford
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Leckford
Is Leckford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Occasions we cook for in Leckford
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
Parks such as Longstock Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning a tapas spread in Leckford
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Leckford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Leckford to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cater events across SO20 and the streets around it. Other places close to Leckford for tapas catering include Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). The countryside around Leckford includes Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Peat Spade Public House (0.9 miles west)
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Leckford stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
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.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Leckford, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in Leckford?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Leckford and the whole of Hampshire
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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