Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Red Post Bridge events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Red Post Bridge. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Red Post Bridge
How our tapas catering works in Red Post Bridge
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and birthday and anniversary parties, with albóndigas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Red Post Bridge, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Tapas for events in Red Post Bridge
Red Post Bridge is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Red Post Bridge will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Red Post Bridge to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Historic buildings near Red Post Bridge often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away.
For tapas catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Newall Road, Andover Road and Red Post Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Red Post Bridge, we cover Penton Corner (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-west), Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (2 miles north) and East Cholderton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (2.6 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Red Post Bridge
What else we do in Red Post Bridge
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Red Post Bridge is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Red Post Bridge, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
What affects the price in Red Post Bridge
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Red Post Bridge: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Red Post Bridge?
Andover station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Is Red Post Bridge close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Red Post Bridge.
Do you cater in Red Post Bridge?
We do. We cook at events in Red Post Bridge and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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