Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Blissford
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Blissford.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Blissford
Tapas catering in Blissford, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are often asked to cater launches and office parties and tapas and paella menus, with Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
Near Blissford, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
Blissford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Blissford?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How long does the paella take?
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 cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Blissford hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Blissford stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Drinks receptions around Blissford
Blissford is in Hampshire. Across the SP6 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (3.8 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Ascension, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Blissford is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Blissford Hill, Blissford Cross and Abbots Well Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Frogham (1 mile south), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and Criddlestyle (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Blissford include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (1 mile north)
Why choose tapas catering in Blissford?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Blissford book us for events such as:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
Historic buildings near Blissford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Places near Blissford
Also in Blissford
- 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