Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Timsbury events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Timsbury and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Timsbury?
Tapas catering in Timsbury, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is engagement parties and birthday and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In a rural spot like Timsbury, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
What affects the price in Timsbury
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
Planning tapas catering in Timsbury? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Perfect for your event in Timsbury
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Timsbury book us for events such as:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Timsbury and the whole of Hampshire
Your questions about tapas catering in Timsbury
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Timsbury too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you come to Timsbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Timsbury is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Timsbury until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- 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
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
Tapas for events in Timsbury
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Timsbury to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Timsbury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across SO51 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road. If your venue is just outside Timsbury, we also cover Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Malthouse Inn (less than half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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