Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Belbins events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Belbins. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Belbins
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Belbins has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO51 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our tapas catering in Belbins
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and engagement celebrations, with padrón peppers, albóndigas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Belbins, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Your questions about tapas catering in Belbins
How far is Belbins from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Belbins?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Also near Belbins
More for events in Belbins
Why choose tapas catering in Belbins?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Belbins and Hampshire:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Belbins and across Hampshire
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Belbins
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Drinks receptions around Belbins
Belbins is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Belbins, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Belbins to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Romsey station is about 1.4 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Belbins, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across SO51. Local streets include Belbins and Yokesford Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Belbins for tapas catering include Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (2 miles south-east), Lower Slackstead (2 miles east) and Gosport (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-east) and Hedge End (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (1.5 miles south) and King Johns House (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Belbins include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles west) and The Romsey School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Dog & Crook pub (0.9 miles east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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