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Tapas & canapé catering in Wolverton, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wolverton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Wolverton
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Wolverton hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Wolverton and across Hampshire
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Wolverton
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We are frequently asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and tapas and paella menus, serving Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near Wolverton, 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
Where we can cook in Wolverton
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Wolverton
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Wolverton:
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Catherine.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
Wolverton questions
What’s the nearest station to Wolverton for guests?
Thatcham station, about 5 miles north of the centre.
Is Wolverton close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Drinks receptions around Wolverton
Wolverton is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. For an event in Wolverton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 5 miles north.
We cover events in every part of RG26. We also cook at events in Fair Oak (1 mile north), Kingsclere (2 miles west), Ashford Hill (2 miles north), Plastow Green (2 miles north-west) and Goose Hill (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles south-west), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wolverton include Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon Public House (0.7 miles east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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Working with your venue
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 keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Wolverton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Wolverton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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