Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Street, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Upper Street.
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Upper Street events
Why choose tapas catering in Upper Street?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (0.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
About our tapas catering in Upper Street
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s drinks reception canapés and engagement drinks, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Upper Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Upper Street until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Drinks receptions around Upper Street
Upper Street is in Hampshire. From the centre of Upper Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Upper Street to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Historic buildings near Upper Street often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Upper Street, we also cover Breamore (1 mile south-east), Upper Burgate (1 mile south), Woodgreen (2 miles east), Lower Burgate (2 miles south) and Tinkers Cross (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), Ringwood (8 miles south), Ashley (15 miles south-east), North Baddesley (15 miles east) and St Leonards (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.5 miles north).
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bat and Ball pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Upper Street
Do you come out to small places like Upper Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Why choose live paella in Upper Street?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Places near Upper Street
More for events in Upper Street
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- 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