Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Boorley Green, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Boorley Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Boorley Green?
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
About our tapas catering in Boorley Green
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For sharing boards for evening guests and birthday drinks, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers and more.
Around Boorley Green, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Questions from Boorley Green
Which station should guests use for Boorley Green?
Hedge End station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Boorley Green 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Boorley Green
Boorley Green is about 1 mile north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Boorley Green and the surrounding area. Boorley Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
Historic houses near Boorley Green include South Stoneham House (4.3 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, Hedge End station is about 0.7 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in SO32, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Braxells Road, Bushy Dene Road and Harper Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Boorley Green, we cover Durley (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile south), Horton Heath (2 miles north-west), Curdridge (2 miles east) and Fair Oak (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (3.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west) and Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west)
Why choose tapas catering in Boorley Green?
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Boorley Green book us for events such as:
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic buildings near Boorley Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Boorley Green
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- How many courses
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
Table tapas are set down to share.
Add a live paella main.
- 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