Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Upper Clatford
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Upper Clatford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Upper Clatford events
Tapas catering in Upper Clatford, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and we’re often booked for table tapas as a starter and tapas with a paella main course.
In a rural spot like Upper Clatford, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Upper Clatford hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Upper Clatford and across Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Upper Clatford
Is Upper Clatford close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Clatford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Perfect for your event in Upper Clatford
Tapas get people talking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upper Clatford book us for events such as:
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Upper Clatford 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 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Upper Clatford? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Upper Clatford
Upper Clatford is about 1 mile south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Upper Clatford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic buildings near Upper Clatford frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. From Sam Whites Hill, Valley Rise and Above Town or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Goodworth Clatford (1 mile south), Wherwell Wood (2 miles south-east), Wherwell (3 miles south-east), Cottonworth (3 miles south-east) and Fullerton (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include John Hanson Community School (0.9 miles north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
Also near Upper Clatford
Also in Upper Clatford
- 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