Southampton · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Weston, Southampton
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Weston.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Weston events
Tapas catering in Weston, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For tapas and paella menus and sharing tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Around Weston, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Weston (SO19, SO31)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Weston
Weston is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Southampton. Tell us where your event in Weston will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Weston is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (1.8 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.8 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Weston frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Weston is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Southampton takes in SO19 and SO31. Your event could be at a home on Swift Road, Scott Road and Weston Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Weston, we cover Woolston (1 mile north-west), Netley (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Midanbury (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north) and Harefield (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.6 miles north-west) and Westquay (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Weston includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Weston include Chamberlayne College for the Arts (0.5 miles east) and Woolston School (0.7 miles north)
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Weston stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose tapas catering in Weston?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Weston:
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Sholing station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
Weston: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Weston?
The closest is Sholing station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you come to Weston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Weston is within our area and the rest of Southampton. For a quote, use our quote form.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Southampton included. See all areas.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Why choose live paella in Weston?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Weston and the whole of Southampton
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
Nearby places to Weston
More for events in Weston
- 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