Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Picket Twenty, Hampshire
Paella 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 Picket Twenty.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Picket Twenty
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Tapas catering in Picket Twenty, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For engagement parties and sharing tapas starters, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers and more.
For a country party near Picket Twenty, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Picket Twenty is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Picket Twenty?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. 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 us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Picket Twenty and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
FAQs for Picket Twenty
How far is Picket Twenty from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Picket Twenty too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in Picket Twenty?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Picket Twenty is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Tapas for events in Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Picket Twenty and the surrounding area. Picket Twenty is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as United Reformed Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.8 miles west.
Wherever your event is in SP10 and SP11, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Picket Twenty sits on or near the A3093, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Picket Twenty, we also cover Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Why choose tapas catering in Picket Twenty?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Picket Twenty, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near Picket Twenty
Other catering in Picket Twenty
- 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