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Tapas Catering for Boarhunt events
Planning tapas catering in Boarhunt? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
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Tapas catering for your event in Boarhunt
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. For receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella, we can cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near Boarhunt, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Why choose tapas catering in Boarhunt?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Boarhunt
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
More for events in Boarhunt
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Boarhunt is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Boarhunt questions
Do you come out to small places like Boarhunt?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Boarhunt for guests?
Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in Boarhunt? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Boarhunt
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. For an event in Boarhunt, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Boarhunt is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east. If you are looking at a historic venue around Boarhunt, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in PO17, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at events in Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boarhunt? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables.
Add a live paella main.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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