Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Upper Chute
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Upper Chute. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Upper Chute
Tapas catering for your event in Upper Chute
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas starters and tapas with a paella main course, serving padrón peppers, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Upper Chute, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Common questions in Upper Chute
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Chute?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long do you need on site?
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.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cover Upper Chute?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Upper Chute. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in Upper Chute
Upper Chute is about 6 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Upper Chute, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Upper Chute to Southampton (about 26 miles away).
Historic buildings near Upper Chute often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in SP11, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Chute Forest (2 miles south-east), Tangley (2 miles east), Redenham (3 miles south), Faberstown (3 miles south) and Clanville (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Andover (6 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles south-west), Ludgershall (3 miles south-west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (14 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Why choose live paella in Upper Chute?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Upper Chute hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Upper Chute
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The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Upper Chute has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Upper Chute? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Perfect for your event in Upper Chute
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- 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