Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bull Hill, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bull Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Bull Hill events
What affects the price in Bull Hill
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Tapas catering in Bull Hill, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and drinks reception canapés, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham for your guests.
For a country party near Bull Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Also near Bull Hill
What else we do in Bull Hill
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Bull Hill: venues and local tips
Bull Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Bull Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Bull Hill to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Bull Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Bull Hill is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in SO41, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Holly Lane and Jordans Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bull Hill include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
Bull Hill questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Bull Hill is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Events we cater in Bull Hill
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bull Hill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (3.9 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Events in Bull Hill and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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