Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Westley, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Westley and across Hampshire.
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Westley events
Tapas catering in Westley, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We are often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and evening sharing boards, with tortilla española, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Westley, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Also near Westley
Also in Westley
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Westley hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Westley
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Westley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Westley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Stephen?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Westley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Occasions we cook for in Westley
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Westley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Westley: venues and local tips
Westley is about 4 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Westley will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Westley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Stephen. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.4 miles east.
Tapas catering in SO21 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Hillside Road, Library Lane and Chute Hill or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Sparsholt (1 mile south-east), Littleton (2 miles east), Harestock (3 miles east), Weeke (3 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westley include Winnall Moors.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
- 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