Portsmouth · England
Tapas Catering in Cosham
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cosham and the surrounding area.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
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Tapas catering in Cosham, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For tapas and paella menus and evening grazing, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
In Cosham, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Cosham
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose tapas catering in Cosham?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
In Cosham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Philip, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Cosham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Cosham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
FAQs for Cosham
Which station should guests use for Cosham?
Cosham station, in Cosham itself.
How far is Cosham from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Cosham and the whole of Portsmouth
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Cosham
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. For an event in Cosham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Cosham is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Cosham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.4 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in PO6, PO3 and PO2, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A397, Cosham is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
A little further out are Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include UTC Portsmouth (0.8 miles south) and Springfield School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The First Post pub (within half a mile north)
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Cosham
- 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