Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Wherwell
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 in Wherwell.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Wherwell
Tapas catering in Wherwell, cooked live
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We cook Serrano ham, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we are often booked for evening sharing boards and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Wherwell, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
Towns and villages near Wherwell
Other catering in Wherwell
How it works
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. Sunset in Wherwell is around 9:25pm in 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 hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Wherwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Wherwell?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Wherwell and across Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wherwell, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Wherwell: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wherwell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Longstock Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Receptions and parties in Wherwell
Wherwell is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Wherwell, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Wherwell is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and Holy Cross, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.7 miles north-west.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Fair Piece and Beech Grove. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wherwell Wood (1 mile north-west), Cottonworth (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile south), Fullerton (1 mile south-west) and South Harewood (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (12 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include White Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose tapas catering in Wherwell?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
In Wherwell and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
Parks such as Longstock Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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