Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Mottisfont events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Mottisfont. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Mottisfont
Tapas catering for your event in Mottisfont
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary parties and evening grazing.
For a country party near Mottisfont, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including Mottisfont
Towns and villages near Mottisfont
What else we do in Mottisfont
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Mottisfont 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 pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Mottisfont questions
Is Mottisfont close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Mottisfont for guests?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Receptions and parties in Mottisfont
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Mottisfont and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Mottisfont, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Mottisfont, we cover Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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’ll do the cooking.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Perfect for your event in Mottisfont
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Mottisfont and Hampshire:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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