Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Woodside, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Woodside.
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Woodside
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Woodside 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.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in Woodside
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For tapas with a paella main course and sharing boards for evening guests, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers and more.
Near Woodside, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Why choose tapas catering in Woodside?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Woodside and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Nearby places to Woodside
Also in Woodside
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
FAQs for Woodside
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Woodside too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
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.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
How much space do you need?
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.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will there be enough food?
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.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
For event organisers in Woodside
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why choose live paella in Woodside?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Woodside hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Woodside: venues and local tips
Woodside is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Woodside or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Woodside is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 26 miles away.
For tapas catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover events in Vernham Dean (1 mile east) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (10 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Not far away are Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.6 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- 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