Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Battramsley events
Looking for tapas catering in Battramsley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Battramsley
About our tapas catering in Battramsley
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For drinks parties and receptions and drinks reception canapés, we can cook croquetas, albóndigas and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Battramsley, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Battramsley
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Battramsley book us for occasions like:
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Battramsley
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
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.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover Battramsley?
We do. We cook at events in Battramsley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Places near Battramsley
More for events in Battramsley
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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 book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Battramsley is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Battramsley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Receptions and parties in Battramsley
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Battramsley and the surrounding area. Battramsley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Battramsley to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sway station, about 2 miles west. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Battramsley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Battramsley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in SO41, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Battramsley for tapas catering include Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battramsley include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1.4 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (2.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hobler Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- 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