Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in North Stoneham, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North Stoneham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in North Stoneham?
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Tapas catering in North Stoneham, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we’re frequently booked for sharing boards for evening guests and engagement celebrations.
Near North Stoneham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Nearby places to North Stoneham
Also in North Stoneham
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Receptions and parties in North Stoneham
North Stoneham is about 2 miles south-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in North Stoneham, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Nicolas' Church. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO50, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Turnor Way and Stoneham Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Swaythling (1 mile south), Bassett Green (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile south-east), Eastleigh (2 miles north-east) and Boyatt Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (6 miles south-west), Hedge End (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near North Stoneham include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles south) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fleming Arms Public House (1 mile south)
What affects the price in North Stoneham
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or SO50 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in North Stoneham
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Nicolas' Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for North Stoneham?
The closest is Southampton Airport Parkway station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in North Stoneham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in North Stoneham has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in North Stoneham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including North Stoneham
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Who books tapas catering in North Stoneham?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In North Stoneham, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
Parks such as Lakeside Country Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- 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