Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wittensford, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wittensford and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
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Tapas catering in Wittensford, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include patatas bravas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and birthday drinks.
For a country party near Wittensford, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Your questions about tapas catering in Wittensford
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Wittensford?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How much does tapas catering cost in Wittensford?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cover Wittensford?
We do. Wittensford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What else we do in Wittensford
Events we cater in Wittensford
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Wittensford has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Wittensford and the whole of Hampshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around Wittensford
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Wittensford and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Wittensford to Southampton (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (4.2 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Wittensford is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in SO43, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Wittensford, we cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Wittensford includes Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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