Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Broadgate
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Broadgate.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Broadgate
Tapas catering for your event in Broadgate
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. On the menu are padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and we’re often booked for tapas before paella and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Broadgate, 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.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Drinks receptions around Broadgate
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Broadgate, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Broadgate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Broadgate to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Broadgate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.9 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across the SO51 postcode area. Local streets include Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Broadgate include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
Why choose tapas catering in Broadgate?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mark.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Broadgate until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Broadgate
Is Broadgate close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Broadgate for guests?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cover Broadgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broadgate. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Broadgate and the whole of Hampshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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’ll do the cooking.
Places near Broadgate
Other catering in Broadgate
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
- 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