Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Winchester
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Winchester and across Hampshire.
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering for Winchester events
Tapas catering for your event in Winchester
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include launches and office parties and sharing boards for evening guests, with patatas bravas, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Winchester has plenty of venues for drinks receptions and parties. Tapas work at both. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Winchester: your questions answered
Can you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Winchester close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cater in Winchester?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Winchester is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Winchester, and we will put together a menu and price.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Winchester and the whole of Hampshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Winchester
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Winchester and Hampshire:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
Towns and villages near Winchester
Also in Winchester
Winchester: venues and local tips
Winchester is in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Winchester will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Winchester is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Winchester station is about 0.6 miles away. Parks such as St. Cross Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO22, SO23, SO32 and SO21, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Square, Market Street and Market Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. You’ll find Winchester on the A31 and A32, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bar End (1 mile south-east), Highcliffe (1 mile east), Hyde (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile south) and Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Winchester has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you will also find Winchester City Museum (within half a mile north-east) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Peter Symonds College (0.7 miles north) and Leigh House Hospital (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Man pub (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
For event organisers in Winchester
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Winchester? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Winchester is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- 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