Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Otterbourne
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Otterbourne.
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Otterbourne?
Tapas catering in Otterbourne, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Popular choices include albóndigas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for launches and office parties and welcome-drink canapés.
In a rural spot like Otterbourne, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Who books tapas catering in Otterbourne?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Otterbourne and Hampshire:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Matthew.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
Common questions in Otterbourne
What’s the nearest station to Otterbourne for guests?
Shawford station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Otterbourne close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you cater in Otterbourne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Otterbourne and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Planning a tapas spread in Otterbourne
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. From the centre of Otterbourne to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Otterbourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Otterbourne to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Otterbourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Shawford station is about 1.1 miles away.
We cover events in every part of SO21 and the streets around it. Local streets include Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.3 miles south-west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-west)
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Otterbourne until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Otterbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Places near Otterbourne
What else we do in Otterbourne
- 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