Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Blackfield
Looking for tapas catering in Blackfield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Blackfield events
Tapas catering in Blackfield, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas starters and tapas before paella.
Tapas make a party in Blackfield easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Blackfield: venues and local tips
Blackfield is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO45 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Blackfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Francis. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Blackfield, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Newlands Copse, St Michaels Close and Dark Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Langley (1 mile south), Roughdown (1 mile west), Holbury (1 mile north-west), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Stonehills (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.8 miles west) and Coldeast (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Blackfield include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Blackfield
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Places near Blackfield
More for events in Blackfield
Why choose live paella in Blackfield?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Blackfield and the whole of Hampshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Blackfield is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Blackfield
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Blackfield for guests?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much does tapas catering cost in Blackfield?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Who books tapas catering in Blackfield?
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Blackfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
- 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