Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Northington, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Northington.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Northington
About our tapas catering in Northington
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, serving albóndigas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Northington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Places near Northington
Also in Northington
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Events we cater in Northington
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Historic buildings near Northington frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Northington: venues and local tips
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. For an event in Northington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Northington. Northington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist.
Tapas catering in SO24 is planned around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Northington for tapas catering include Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Northington questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Northington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Northington stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Northington, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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