Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Mullenspond, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Mullenspond? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Mullenspond?
For event organisers in Mullenspond
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How our tapas catering works in Mullenspond
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We are frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and sharing boards for evening guests, serving gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
Near Mullenspond, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Mullenspond hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Mullenspond and across Hampshire
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Mullenspond questions
Is Mullenspond too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Mullenspond is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Mullenspond, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
Nearby places to Mullenspond
Also in Mullenspond
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Receptions and parties in Mullenspond
Mullenspond is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Mullenspond or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Mullenspond is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Mullenspond to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas. Guests travelling by rail: Grateley station is about 3.4 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. That could mean an event in a garden on Amesbury Road and Wiremead Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in East Cholderton (1 mile south), Thruxton (1 mile west), Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, 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