Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Boyatt Wood
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Boyatt Wood and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
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Tapas catering in Boyatt Wood, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s drinks reception canapés and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Tapas make a party in Boyatt Wood easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Boyatt Wood: venues and local tips
Boyatt Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Boyatt Wood, and we will plan access and set-up. Boyatt Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Historic buildings near Boyatt Wood frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 0.9 miles south-east. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in SO50 and SO53, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Lawn Road, Arthur Road and Darwin Road. Other places close to Boyatt Wood for tapas catering include Allbrook (1 mile north), Eastleigh (1 mile south-east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west), Highbridge (1 mile north-east) and Lord's Wood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (5 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (0.9 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Boyatt Wood includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Shakespeare Junior School (under half a mile east) and Thornden School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Wagon Works pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Boyatt Wood is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Boyatt Wood
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Boyatt Wood
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Boyatt Wood, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Parks such as Lakeside Country Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Why choose live paella in Boyatt Wood?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Boyatt Wood hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Common questions in Boyatt Wood
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Peter's Church?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Boyatt Wood?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
- 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