Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Worthy Down
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Worthy Down.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Worthy Down
About our tapas catering in Worthy Down
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and engagement celebrations.
In a rural spot like Worthy Down, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from Worthy Down
Which station should guests use for Worthy Down?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Worthy Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much does tapas catering cost in Worthy Down?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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 cover Worthy Down?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Worthy Down and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Worthy Down? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas for events in Worthy Down
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO21 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Worthy Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Worthy Down to Southampton (14 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Margaret's. Historic buildings near Worthy Down frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. Local streets include Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Worthy Down includes Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (2.2 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Nearby places to Worthy Down
More for events in Worthy Down
Occasions we cook for in Worthy Down
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Winchester station is about 3.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Why choose live paella in Worthy Down?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Events in Worthy Down and across Hampshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Worthy Down has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Worthy Down? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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- 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