Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Blashford events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Blashford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Blashford
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or BH24 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Blashford, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include evening grazing and table tapas as a starter, serving gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Near Blashford, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Common questions in Blashford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary and All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Blashford?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Tapas for events in Blashford
Blashford is in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Blashford. Blashford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Blashford to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary and All Saints. Blashford is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over BH24 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Snails Lane, Ivy Lane and Woolmer Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Blashford for tapas catering include Ellingham (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile north-east), Poulner (1 mile south-east), Highwood (1 mile east) and Ringwood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Alice Lisle Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Blashford 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 choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Blashford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Perfect for your event in Blashford
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Blashford and Hampshire:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic houses near Blashford include Avon Tyrrell House (4.7 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- 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