Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Ower, Hampshire
Looking for tapas catering in Ower? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Ower
Tapas catering in Ower, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and drinks reception canapés, with tortilla española, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
Near Ower, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Occasions we cook for in Ower
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Totton station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
Common questions in Ower
Do you come out to small places like Ower?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How it works
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. Evening receptions in Ower stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ower
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Ower? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Ower and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Towns and villages near Ower
What else we do in Ower
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
Receptions and parties in Ower
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ower to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Ower is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ower to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (4.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Ower, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Ower, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in SO51 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Romsey Road and Salisbury Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ower include Copythorne Common.
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.7 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- 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