Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Barton on Sea
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Barton on Sea. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Barton on Sea
How our tapas catering works in Barton on Sea
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing tapas starters and engagement parties.
Tapas make a party in Barton on Sea easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Drinks receptions around Barton on Sea
Barton on Sea is in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Barton on Sea or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Barton on Sea is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Barton on Sea include Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Barton on Sea, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Barton on Sea, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over the BH25 postcode area. Streets in the area include Barton Drive, Heathy Close and Barton Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in New Milton (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-east) and Downton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (14 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north) and The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Centre pub (within half a mile north)
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
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How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Barton on Sea is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Perfect for your event in Barton on Sea
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is New Milton station, about 1 mile north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Your questions about tapas catering in Barton on Sea
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook near the sea around Barton on Sea?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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 we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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