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Tapas & canapé catering in Middleton, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Middleton and across Hampshire.
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Middleton events
Tapas catering in Middleton, cooked live
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include work receptions and tapas and paella menus, with croquetas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Middleton, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Planning a tapas spread in Middleton
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Middleton and nearby villages. Middleton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Middleton to Southampton (19 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Middleton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cook at events all over SP11 and the streets around it. Other places close to Middleton for tapas catering include Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to Middleton
Other catering in Middleton
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Middleton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. 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 Middleton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Middleton
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Middleton book us for events such as:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
For guests coming by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 3.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Middleton questions
Is Middleton close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Middleton for guests?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Planning tapas catering in Middleton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just 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