Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Calshot events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Calshot and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Calshot
About our tapas catering in Calshot
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include albóndigas, patatas bravas and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and birthday drinks.
For a country party near Calshot, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Why choose tapas catering in Calshot?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Calshot:
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Calshot include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. 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.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Calshot and across Hampshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Calshot? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Calshot: venues and local tips
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Calshot, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Calshot. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Calshot to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St George, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Calshot frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Calshot is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in SO45, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close. If your venue is just outside Calshot, we also cover Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Common questions in Calshot
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Calshot?
Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you cater in Calshot?
We do. We cook at events in Calshot and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Also near Calshot
Other catering in Calshot
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Calshot has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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