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Tapas Catering in Lockerley
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lockerley and the surrounding area.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
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Tapas catering for your event in Lockerley
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and receptions and drinks parties, with Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Lockerley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Lockerley 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Lockerley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Hampshire, including Lockerley
See How we price And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Lockerley
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near Lockerley
What else we do in Lockerley
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Why choose tapas catering in Lockerley?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lockerley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (1.8 miles east) and Landford Manor (4.3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Lockerley: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Lockerley too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Receptions and parties in Lockerley
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For an event in Lockerley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Lockerley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles east. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms Public House (less than half a mile east)
What affects the price in Lockerley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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