Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Winchfield
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Winchfield and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Winchfield
Tapas catering for your event in Winchfield
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and work receptions, serving gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
For a country party near Winchfield, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Winchfield: venues and local tips
Winchfield is about 3 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Winchfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Winchfield to Reading (12 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Winchfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Winchfield has its own station, Winchfield station.
Anywhere in RG27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road and Beauclerk Green. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Phoenix Green (1 mile north), West Green (1 mile north-west), Murrell Green (1 mile west), Broad Oak (2 miles south-west) and Hook (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (6 miles east), Fleet (3 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Odiham Castle (2.9 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Tundry Hill and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Phoenix Inn (0.8 miles north)
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Winchfield 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Places near Winchfield
Other catering in Winchfield
Events we cater in Winchfield
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Winchfield, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Common questions in Winchfield
Do you come out to small places like Winchfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Winchfield close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Winchfield.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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