Portsmouth · England
Tapas Catering in Copnor
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Copnor.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Copnor
What affects the price in Copnor
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in Copnor, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re frequently asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and launches and office parties, with tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
In Copnor, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Copnor (PO3, PO2, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Copnor questions
Can you cook near the sea around Copnor?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come to Copnor?
We do. Copnor is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
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.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Perfect for your event in Copnor
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Copnor, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Alban.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
More for events in Copnor
Copnor: venues and local tips
Copnor is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tell us where your event in Copnor will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth. Our events stretch from Copnor to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Parks such as Alexandra Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Copnor frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in PO3, PO2 and PO1, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include New Road, Lynn Road and Byron Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A288 close by, Copnor is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Copnor, we also cover Baffins (1 mile south-east), Kingston (1 mile south), Portsmouth (1 mile west), Fratton (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea (2.3 miles south-west) and Southsea Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Copnor include Admiral Lord Nelson School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Taxpayer pub (under half a mile north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Copnor is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
For event organisers in Copnor
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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