Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wallington, Hampshire
Looking for tapas catering in Wallington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Wallington
How our tapas catering works in Wallington
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. On the menu are albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and launches and office parties.
In Wallington, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
The process
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 the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Wallington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Wallington
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Wallington from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you come to Wallington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wallington. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What affects the price in Wallington
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wallington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Wallington: venues and local tips
Wallington is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Events in Wallington are planned 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 across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1 mile west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Here we cover the PO16, PO14 and PO17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Bath Lane, Drift Road and Osborn Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Wallington on the A32, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Wallington for tapas catering include Fareham Common (1 mile south-west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Fareham (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (under half a mile west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wallington include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Harrison Primary School (0.5 miles west) and Cams Hill School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Lion Public House (under half a mile west)
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Other catering in Wallington
- 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