Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Denvilles events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Denvilles.
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Denvilles
What affects the price in Denvilles
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in Denvilles
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and sharing tapas starters, with gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Around Denvilles, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Denvilles hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Denvilles
Denvilles is about 1 mile south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Across the PO9 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Denvilles has its own station, Warblington station. Historic houses near Denvilles include Warblington Castle (0.7 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of the PO9 and PO10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include New Lane, Pook Lane and Elder Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Warblington (1 mile south), Havant (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile east), Langstone (1 mile south-west) and Leigh Park (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (0.7 miles south) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west). Not far away are Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Denvilles include Fairfield Infant School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Six Bells pub (0.7 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Denvilles has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Denvilles: your questions answered
How far is Denvilles from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Denvilles?
Warblington station, in Denvilles itself.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater in Denvilles?
We do. We cook at events in Denvilles and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Towns and villages near Denvilles
Other catering in Denvilles
Why choose tapas catering in Denvilles?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Denvilles, people book us for events such as:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Denvilles, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Tell us what role tapas play
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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