Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wherwell Wood, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wherwell Wood and the surrounding area.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Wherwell Wood
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wherwell Wood
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
How our tapas catering works in Wherwell Wood
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include padrón peppers, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and evening sharing boards.
Near Wherwell Wood, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Why choose tapas catering in Wherwell Wood?
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Wherwell Wood and Hampshire:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in Wherwell Wood
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Wherwell Wood?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Towns and villages near Wherwell Wood
Also in Wherwell Wood
What affects the price in Wherwell Wood
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Wherwell Wood
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Wherwell Wood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Wherwell Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wherwell Wood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 2.9 miles away. Historic buildings near Wherwell Wood often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the SP11 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Wherwell Wood include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (2.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Wherwell Wood has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Wherwell Wood?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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