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Tapas Catering in Curdridge
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Curdridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Curdridge
Tapas catering for your event in Curdridge
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it is evening grazing and canapés with welcome drinks, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In a rural spot like Curdridge, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Curdridge until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Curdridge
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Curdridge
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
For event organisers in Curdridge
Organising a club, school or community event in Curdridge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Receptions and parties in Curdridge
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Curdridge to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Curdridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Historic buildings near Curdridge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Botley station is about 0.9 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in SO32 and SO30, we plan around your venue. From Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local pubs include Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
- 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