Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Kingston, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Upper Kingston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Upper Kingston events
Tapas catering for your event in Upper Kingston
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, croquetas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
In a rural spot like Upper Kingston, 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.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Kingston? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Receptions and parties in Upper Kingston
Upper Kingston is in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Upper Kingston and nearby villages. Upper Kingston is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Upper Kingston to Southampton (18 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Trinity Congregational Church. Upper Kingston is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in BH24, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Upper Kingston for tapas catering include Crow (1 mile east), Hightown (1 mile north-east), Bagnum (1 mile south-east), Ringwood (1 mile north) and Poulner (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Upper Kingston includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Upper Kingston include Ringwood School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Elm Tree Inn (0.8 miles north)
Perfect for your event in Upper Kingston
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (2.6 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Upper Kingston stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like 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.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Upper Kingston? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Upper Kingston: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Trinity Congregational Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Kingston?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Other catering in Upper Kingston
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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