Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Wildhern events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Wildhern. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Wildhern events
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Tapas catering in Wildhern, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and anniversary parties, we can cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas and more.
For a country party near Wildhern, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evening receptions in Wildhern stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wildhern, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Wildhern
More for events in Wildhern
Drinks receptions around Wildhern
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Wildhern and the surrounding area. Wildhern is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.1 miles south. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christchurch.
Wherever your event is in SP11, we can bring tapas catering to you. If your venue is just outside Wildhern, we also cover Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Common questions in Wildhern
How far is Wildhern from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Wildhern too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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