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Tapas & canapé catering in Crofton, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Crofton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Crofton
Receptions and parties in Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. Events in Crofton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Crofton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Crofton to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Peel Common Mission Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles north. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in PO14 and PO13 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Crofton, we also cover Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Crofton includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Baycroft School (less than half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
Tapas catering in Crofton, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and engagement parties.
For a country party near Crofton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Who books tapas catering in Crofton?
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Crofton, people book us for events such as:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near Crofton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Crofton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
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How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning tapas catering in Crofton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Crofton: your questions answered
How far is Crofton from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Crofton for guests?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Crofton hosts choose us
- Events in Crofton and across Hampshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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