Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Micheldever
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Micheldever.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Micheldever
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Micheldever, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Micheldever. We’re frequently asked to cater work receptions and tapas starters, serving albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near Micheldever, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Receptions and parties in Micheldever
Micheldever is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For an event in Micheldever, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Micheldever is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Micheldever station is about 2.2 miles away.
Wherever your event is in SO21, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Duke Street, Barron Close and Rook Lane. Other places close to Micheldever for tapas catering include Northbrook (1 mile north-west), East Stratton (2 miles east), Stoke Charity (2 miles west), Hunton (2 miles west) and Micheldever Station (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
- Local pubs include Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (within half a mile south)
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Micheldever 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 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Other catering in Micheldever
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events we cater in Micheldever
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Micheldever:
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Micheldever: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Micheldever?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much does tapas catering cost in Micheldever?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
- 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