Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Dibden Purlieu. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Book tapas catering in Dibden Purlieu
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in Dibden Purlieu
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas with a paella main course, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and croquetas.
Tapas make a party in Dibden Purlieu easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planning a tapas spread in Dibden Purlieu
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Dibden Purlieu. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (3 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St. Andrew's Church and Centre, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Dibden Purlieu, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cook at events all over the SO45 postcode area. Streets in the area include Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Dibden Purlieu include Noadswood School (less than half a mile north-west) and Testwood School (0.9 miles north-west)
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Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Dibden Purlieu hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Hampshire, including Dibden Purlieu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Events we cater in Dibden Purlieu
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
If you are looking at a historic venue around Dibden Purlieu, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Dibden Purlieu is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Dibden Purlieu, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Questions from Dibden Purlieu
What’s the nearest station to Dibden Purlieu for guests?
Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Andrew's Church and Centre?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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