Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Newtown, Hampshire
Looking for tapas catering in Newtown? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Newtown?
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Include staff for canapés
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Tapas catering in Newtown, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and we’re frequently booked for tapas and paella menus and launches and office parties.
Near Newtown, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Receptions and parties in Newtown
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Newtown and the surrounding area. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Newtown, we also cover Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (1 mile north-west)
Newtown questions
Is Newtown close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Is Newtown too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Newtown has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Newtown
Also in Newtown
Perfect for your event in Newtown
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Portchester station is about 4.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or PO17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
- 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