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Tapas & canapé catering in Sherborne St John, Hampshire
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 Sherborne St John.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Sherborne St John
Tapas catering in Sherborne St John, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We are often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and sharing boards for evening guests, with patatas bravas, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Sherborne St John, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
FAQs for Sherborne St John
We are having a ceremony at Church of St. Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Sherborne St John close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you cater in Sherborne St John?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sherborne St John and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Sherborne St John? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Sherborne St John is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sherborne St John, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Sherborne St John: venues and local tips
Sherborne St John is about 2 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Sherborne St John and the surrounding area. Sherborne St John is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St. Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Sherborne St John include The Vyne (1.2 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across RG24 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Cranes Road, Bourne Field and Church Path or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Sherborne St John, we also cover Rooksdown (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (2 miles south), Basingstoke (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-west) and South Ham (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (12 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (3.1 miles south-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Everest Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sherborne St John? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Sherborne St John hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- 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