Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Toothill, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Toothill and across Hampshire.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Toothill events
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
About our tapas catering in Toothill
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are padrón peppers, albóndigas and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and cocktail parties.
Near Toothill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Questions from Toothill
Which station should guests use for Toothill?
Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Toothill: venues and local tips
Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Toothill to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Romsey station is about 2.3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.3 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Toothill, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Toothill for tapas catering include Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Extra (1.8 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Toothill includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
More for events in Toothill
Perfect for your event in Toothill
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Toothill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or SO51 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Toothill has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Toothill
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- We cover Toothill and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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