Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Copythorne, Hampshire
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 Copythorne.
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Copythorne?
Tapas catering for your event in Copythorne
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and drinks parties and receptions, serving albóndigas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Copythorne, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Copythorne? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Copythorne is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Copythorne questions
Is Copythorne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Copythorne: venues and local tips
Copythorne is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Events in Copythorne are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Copythorne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Copythorne to Southampton (7 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Ashurst New Forest station is about 3.1 miles away. Historic buildings near Copythorne frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Copythorne is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Pound Lane, Vicarage Lane and Copythorne Crescent or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Winsor (1 mile south-east), Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Cadnam (1 mile south-west), Bartley (1 mile south) and Ower (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eling Experience (3.2 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Compass Inn (0.5 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Copythorne
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you are celebrating in Copythorne, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Copythorne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including Copythorne
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- 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