Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Monxton
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Monxton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Monxton?
How our tapas catering works in Monxton
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For engagement parties and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Monxton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning a tapas spread in Monxton
Monxton is about 3 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Monxton or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Monxton to Southampton (21 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Monxton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, Green Lane and Abbotts Ann Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Monxton, we also cover Amport (1 mile west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile south-east), Fox (1 mile south-west), Little Ann (2 miles south-east) and Anna Valley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west) and Weeke (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (3.4 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Monxton include John Hanson Community School (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Swan Public House (less than half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Monxton and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Monxton?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.8 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about tapas catering in Monxton
Is Monxton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Monxton close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Nearby places to Monxton
What else we do in Monxton
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Monxton until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Monxton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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