Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Little Ann events
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 Little Ann.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
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Tapas catering for your event in Little Ann
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for birthday and anniversary parties and tapas starters.
For a country party near Little Ann, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
For event organisers in Little Ann
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Your questions about tapas catering in Little Ann
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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.
Which station should guests use for Little Ann?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2 miles away.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Planning a tapas spread in Little Ann
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Little Ann, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Little Ann to Southampton (19 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Little Ann often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
We cook at events all over the SP11 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Little Ann for tapas catering include Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Ann includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Little Ann include Redrice School (1 mile south) and John Hanson Community School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle pub (0.5 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Add a live paella main.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Little Ann is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Events we cater in Little Ann
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
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More for events in Little Ann
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- How many courses
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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