Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Matchams, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Matchams and the surrounding area.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Matchams
Perfect for your event in Matchams
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Matchams:
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
Tapas catering in Matchams, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for birthday drinks and tapas and paella menus.
In a rural spot like Matchams, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Also near Matchams
Other catering in Matchams
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Matchams has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:05pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Matchams
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Matchams: venues and local tips
Matchams is in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Matchams. Matchams is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Matchams to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Parks such as Avon Heath Country Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Matchams, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
Common questions in Matchams
Do you come out to small places like Matchams?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
- 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