Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Woodgreen events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Woodgreen.
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Woodgreen
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Tapas catering in Woodgreen, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For engagement drinks and evening grazing, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas and more.
Near Woodgreen, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Woodgreen
Is Woodgreen too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at St Boniface: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much does tapas catering cost in Woodgreen?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
For event organisers in Woodgreen
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Woodgreen
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Woodgreen is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Woodgreen: venues and local tips
Woodgreen is in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SP6 area, we can bring the pans to you. Woodgreen is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Woodgreen often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Boniface.
Wherever your event is in SP6, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Love Lane and Grace Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Woodgreen, we also cover Breamore (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile south-west), Godshill (2 miles south), Upper Street (2 miles west) and Hale (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (8 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile north-west)
Why choose tapas catering in Woodgreen?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
Historic houses near Woodgreen include Breamore House (1.5 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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