Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Owslebury events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Owslebury. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Owslebury
Tapas catering for your event in Owslebury
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo, and we’re frequently booked for office parties and launches and tapas and paella menus.
In a rural spot like Owslebury, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Events we cater in Owslebury
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Owslebury book us for events such as:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Shawford station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Owslebury stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Common questions in Owslebury
Is Owslebury close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Owslebury?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Owslebury: venues and local tips
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO21 area, we can cook for your guests. Owslebury is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew. If you are looking at a historic venue around Owslebury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cook at events all over the SO21 postcode area. From Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Owslebury, we cover Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Owslebury
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Owslebury? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Owslebury?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Owslebury and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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