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Tapas Catering for Over Wallop events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Over Wallop.
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Book tapas catering in Over Wallop
Tapas catering for your event in Over Wallop
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include engagement parties and welcome-drink canapés, with tortilla española, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Over Wallop, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Over Wallop has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Over Wallop?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Over Wallop:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Over Wallop and across Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Over Wallop? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Questions from Over Wallop
What’s the nearest station to Over Wallop for guests?
Grateley station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Over Wallop too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning a tapas spread in Over Wallop
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Over Wallop, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Over Wallop. Over Wallop is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
Tapas catering in SO20 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Open spaces near Over Wallop include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Over Wallop
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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