Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Stanmore, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Stanmore.
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Stanmore?
What affects the price in Stanmore
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Tapas catering in Stanmore, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s launches and office parties and table tapas as a starter, we can cook albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
In Stanmore, tapas work at home or in a local hall. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Receptions and parties in Stanmore
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Stanmore, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Saint Luke. If you are looking at a historic venue around Stanmore, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of SO22 and SO23 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road. You’ll find Stanmore on the A3090, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Stanmore include Kings' School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.6 miles east)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Stanmore has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Stanmore? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Questions from Stanmore
How far is Stanmore from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Stanmore?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater in Stanmore?
We do. Stanmore is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much does tapas catering cost in Stanmore?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stanmore.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Nearby places to Stanmore
What else we do in Stanmore
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Why choose tapas catering in Stanmore?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
In Stanmore and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
For guests coming by train, Winchester station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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