Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Thruxton events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Thruxton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Thruxton
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
Tapas go out to the tables.
Serving boards and crockery.
Tapas catering in Thruxton, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas and more.
Near Thruxton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Where we can cook in Thruxton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Thruxton
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Thruxton
Also in Thruxton
Is live paella right for your event?
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, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Thruxton and across Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Thruxton: venues and local tips
Thruxton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For an event in Thruxton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Thruxton. Thruxton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Thruxton to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Thruxton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in SP11, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Lambourne Way, Lambourne Close and Stanbury Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Thruxton, we cover Mullenspond (1 mile east), East Cholderton (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your event in Thruxton
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Thruxton book us for occasions like:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
For guests coming by train, Grateley station is about 3.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Thruxton: your questions answered
How far is Thruxton from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Thruxton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Thruxton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Thruxton 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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