Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Shootash events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Shootash: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Shootash
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Tapas catering for your event in Shootash
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We are frequently asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and receptions and drinks parties, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Shootash, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
FAQs for Shootash
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Shootash?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Shootash until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Receptions and parties in Shootash
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Shootash, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the SO51 postcode area. For events just outside Shootash, we cover The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Shootash includes Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Shootash hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Shootash
Also in Shootash
- 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