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Tapas Catering in Penton Corner
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Penton Corner.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Penton Corner
Perfect for your event in Penton Corner
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Penton Corner and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Penton Corner frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
About our tapas catering in Penton Corner
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Penton Corner. For drinks reception canapés and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of croquetas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
Near Penton Corner, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Penton Corner is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near Penton Corner
What else we do in Penton Corner
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Penton Corner: venues and local tips
Penton Corner is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity Church. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.6 miles east.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Short Lane and Beech Close or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (1 mile north), Red Post Bridge (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.3 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Harrow Way Community School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north)
FAQs for Penton Corner
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Penton Corner?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does tapas catering cost in Penton Corner?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cater in Penton Corner?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Penton Corner is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
For event organisers in Penton Corner
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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