Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Sutton Scotney, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Sutton Scotney.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Sutton Scotney
Tapas catering for your event in Sutton Scotney
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For tapas starters and birthday drinks, we can cook croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
For a country party near Sutton Scotney, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Common questions in Sutton Scotney
What’s the nearest station to Sutton Scotney for guests?
Micheldever station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Ebenezer Methodist Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
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.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
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.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What affects the price in Sutton Scotney
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sutton Scotney, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Occasions we cook for in Sutton Scotney
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Ebenezer Methodist Chapel.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Sutton Scotney
What else we do in Sutton Scotney
Drinks receptions around Sutton Scotney
Sutton Scotney is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Sutton Scotney, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3.9 miles north-east.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Taylors Yard, Oxford Road and Winchester Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Egypt (1 mile north-east), Hunton (1 mile east), Stoke Charity (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles north-west) and South Wonston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses pub (under half a mile north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Sutton Scotney stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sutton Scotney? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Why choose live paella in Sutton Scotney?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Sutton Scotney hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Sutton Scotney
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
- 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