Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in North Street, Hampshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North Street and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for North Street events
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Tapas catering in North Street, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus.
Near North Street, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Nearby places to North Street
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How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in North Street until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in North Street
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
FAQs for North Street
How far is North Street from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you have a kids’ option?
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.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including North Street
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Tapas for events in North Street
North Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in North Street, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles north) and Hall Place (4.4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Tapas catering in SO24 is planned around your venue and timings. For events just outside North Street, we cover Gilbert Street (1 mile south-east), Ropley (1 mile south), Ropley Dean (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile east) and Charlwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around North Street includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
- 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