Southampton · England
Tapas Catering in Coxford
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Coxford and the surrounding area.
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Coxford
Tapas catering in Coxford, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and tapas starters.
For a party in a place like Coxford, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Coxford
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Coxford?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you are celebrating in Coxford, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Coxford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
For event organisers in Coxford
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Coxford
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Coxford: your questions answered
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Coxford for guests?
Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Coxford.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Coxford until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Nearby places to Coxford
What else we do in Coxford
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Coxford and across Southampton
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Coxford
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Give us the address of your event in Coxford, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Coxford is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cook.
Historic houses near Coxford include South Stoneham House (2.8 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.8 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Coxford, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in SO16 and SO15, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Princess Anne Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge Tavern (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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