Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Droxford
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Droxford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
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How our tapas catering works in Droxford
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and birthday and anniversary parties.
In a rural spot like Droxford, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose tapas catering in Droxford?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary and All Saints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Droxford: venues and local tips
Droxford is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Droxford and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Droxford to Southampton (11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Droxford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in SO32, we plan around your venue and timings. From High Street, Union Lane and The Park or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Brockbridge (1 mile north-east), Meonstoke (1 mile north-east), Soberton (1 mile south), Corhampton (1 mile north) and Exton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.4 miles west). Not far away are Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Bakers Arms (under half a mile east)
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
FAQs for Droxford
Is Droxford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Droxford from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Working with your venue
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Droxford has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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