Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Stoke Charity events
Looking for tapas catering in Stoke Charity? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Stoke Charity?
Tapas catering in Stoke Charity, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We cook albóndigas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties.
Near Stoke Charity, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Stoke Charity 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Stoke Charity, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Common questions in Stoke Charity
Do you come out to small places like Stoke Charity?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Stoke Charity for guests?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Drinks receptions around Stoke Charity
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Stoke Charity will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Stoke Charity is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of SO21 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Stoke Charity, we also cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Wonston Arms (0.8 miles west)
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Nearby places to Stoke Charity
What else we do in Stoke Charity
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stoke Charity
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. 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
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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