Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Bagnum events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bagnum. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Bagnum
Bagnum: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bagnum too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Tapas catering in Bagnum, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it is evening sharing boards and drinks reception canapés, we can cook padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Bagnum, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Occasions we cook for in Bagnum
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bagnum and Hampshire:
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (1.7 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Bagnum until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bagnum, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Drinks receptions around Bagnum
Bagnum is about 2 miles south-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Across the BH24 area, we can bring the pans to you. Bagnum is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Bagnum is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the BH24 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crow (1 mile north), Upper Kingston (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile north), Foulford (2 miles north) and Ringwood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (10 miles south-east), New Milton (6 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (7 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles west). Not far away are St Catherine's Hill and Linbrook Lake.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Nearby places to Bagnum
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
For event organisers in Bagnum
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
Why choose live paella in Bagnum?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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