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Tapas Catering in Portsmouth

Wherever you are in Portsmouth, we’ll cook for your guests. Contact us for a quote.

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Tapas catering across Portsmouth

Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask us for a quote.

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How tapas catering works in Portsmouth

Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we’re frequently booked for birthday and anniversary parties and engagement parties.

The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand.

  1. Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
  2. We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
  3. On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
  4. Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
  5. Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.

Pricing in Portsmouth

Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.

What you get with us

  • Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
  • Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
  • Served hot, straight from the pan
  • Cooking your guests will gather round to watch

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Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.

Near you in Portsmouth

Around Portsmouth, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.

  • Local facilities include Southsea (1.9 miles south)

Tapas catering in Portsmouth: local guide

Across Portsmouth, tapas suit receptions in Southsea, Milton and Landport and garden parties in its villages. Around 19 places in Portsmouth are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.

Portsmouth: After a ceremony at a church such as St Wilfrid, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. At midsummer, it is light in Portsmouth until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.

Planning the cooking area

We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:

  • Parking near the venue
  • Venue approval for outside catering
  • A suitable spot to finish hot tapas

Why live paella works

Tapas get people talking.

Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:

  • Evening sharing boards
  • Engagement parties
  • Tapas before paella
  • Office parties and launches

What tapas catering costs

Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:

  • Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
  • Parking and unloading
  • Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
  • Your choice of paellas

Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.

Getting an accurate quote

When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:

  • Diets and allergies you know about
  • What the venue already provides
  • A picture of the space, if you can
  • The venue or postcode

Planning tapas catering in Portsmouth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.

Live paella or other catering?

A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Staff numbers and hours
  • Travel and parking costs
  • Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
  • How bad weather is handled

Planning for every diet

Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:

  • Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
  • Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
  • Ask guests about diets and allergies
  • Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal

Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.

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Your questions about tapas catering in Portsmouth

Do you do tapas on their own?

Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.

Which areas do you serve?

We cater across London and the South East, Portsmouth included. See all areas.

Do you clear up afterwards?

We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.

Do you serve drinks with tapas?

Sangria and bar staff can be added.

How much is live paella catering?

We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.

Do you do desserts?

Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.

Do you cook it at the event?

Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.

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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

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