Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Twyford, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Twyford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Twyford events
Your questions about tapas catering in Twyford
How far is Twyford from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Tapas catering in Twyford, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Twyford, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Twyford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Also near Twyford
Other catering in Twyford
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Twyford stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Twyford
Twyford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Twyford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Twyford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.7 miles west. Parks such as St. Cross Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
For tapas catering in SO21, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Roman Road and The Crescent or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the B3335, Twyford is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shawford (1 mile north-west), South Down (1 mile west), Compton (1 mile west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.8 miles north) and The Gurkha Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include Phoenix Inn (under half a mile south-west)
- 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