Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Cowplain
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Cowplain.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Cowplain
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tapas catering in Cowplain, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For sharing boards for evening guests and cocktail parties, we can cook padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
For a party in a place like Cowplain, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Other catering in Cowplain
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Cowplain
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Planning tapas catering in Cowplain? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Cowplain?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
Questions from Cowplain
Which station should guests use for Cowplain?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Is Cowplain close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cater in Cowplain?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cowplain. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Receptions and parties in Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Cowplain will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Cowplain to Southampton (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Hart Plain Church.
For tapas catering in PO8 and PO7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Milton Road, King's Road and London Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Cowplain for tapas catering include Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (under half a mile south)
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Cowplain is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cowplain, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Events we cater in Cowplain
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Cowplain book us for occasions like:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Cowplain often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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