Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in St Cross
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in St Cross and across Hampshire.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in St Cross
Tapas catering in St Cross, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and tapas with a paella main course.
Around St Cross, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, 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. A summer drinks reception in St Cross has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in St Cross?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Who books tapas catering in St Cross?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Cross Church.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
For event organisers in St Cross
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Drinks receptions around St Cross
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in St Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. St Cross is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from St Cross to Southampton (10 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Winchester station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic buildings near St Cross often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO22 and SO23, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn Public House (within half a mile south)
FAQs for St Cross
Could we have live paella in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is St Cross from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Nearby places to St Cross
More for events in St Cross
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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