Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Vernham Street, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Vernham Street.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Vernham Street?
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in Vernham Street
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We are frequently asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and engagement parties, serving gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
Near Vernham Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
FAQs for Vernham Street
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. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Vernham Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater in Vernham Street?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Vernham Street. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Towns and villages near Vernham Street
More for events in Vernham Street
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Vernham Street: venues and local tips
Vernham Street is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Vernham Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Vernham Street to Reading (24 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Vernham Street, we also cover Test Valley (3 miles east), Upper Green (4 miles north), Ashmansworth (4 miles east), Lower Green (4 miles north) and Inkpen Common (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (9 miles south-west), Ludgershall (7 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Vernham Street is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Vernham Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Vernham Street
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic houses near Vernham Street include Stargroves (4.2 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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