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Tapas Catering in South Wonston
Looking for tapas catering in South Wonston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near South Wonston
Tapas catering in South Wonston, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around South Wonston. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and evening grazing, serving Serrano ham, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
Near South Wonston, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
For event organisers in South Wonston
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in South Wonston?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as St Margaret's, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Wonston
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Receptions and parties in South Wonston
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For an event in South Wonston, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around South Wonston. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from South Wonston to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Winchester station is about 3.7 miles away. Historic buildings near South Wonston frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
For tapas catering in SO21, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close or the roads around them. For events just outside South Wonston, we cover Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
South Wonston: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like South Wonston?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is South Wonston close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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. Evening receptions in South Wonston stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- We cover South Wonston and the whole of Hampshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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