Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Weston, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Weston: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Weston events
Tapas catering for your event in Weston
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For canapés with welcome drinks and evening grazing, we can cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and tortilla española for your guests.
For a country party near Weston, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Nearby places to Weston
Also in Weston
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Drinks receptions around Weston
Weston is about 1 mile south-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Weston will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Weston to Southampton (19 miles away).
Historic buildings near Weston often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Petersfield station is about 1.4 miles away. Weston is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Weston Lane and Wylds Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Weston, we cover Buriton (1 mile south-east), Ramsdean (1 mile west), Nursted (2 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south), Alton (11 miles north) and Waterlooville (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Bear Museum (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Weston include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and War Down.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events we cater in Weston
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Weston book us for events such as:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic houses near Weston include Uppark (4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Common questions in Weston
Which station should guests use for Weston?
Petersfield station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Weston is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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