Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Tinkers Cross, 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 Tinkers Cross.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
Planning an event in Tinkers Cross?
Tinkers Cross: venues and local tips
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Tinkers Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Tinkers Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Tinkers Cross to Southampton (18 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Sandleheath Village Hall, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Tinkers Cross, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across the SP6 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
How our tapas catering works in Tinkers Cross
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s engagement parties and tapas starters, we can cook croquetas, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Near Tinkers Cross, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Why choose tapas catering in Tinkers Cross?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (2.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tinkers Cross
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
FAQs for Tinkers Cross
Is Tinkers Cross 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Sandleheath Village Hall?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Tinkers Cross and across Hampshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
Service is quick: 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 Tinkers Cross has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Tinkers Cross? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
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 we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Tinkers Cross
Also in Tinkers Cross
- 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