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Tapas Catering for Dunbridge events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Dunbridge.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering for Dunbridge events
About our tapas catering in Dunbridge
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it is tapas before paella and work receptions, we can cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas and more.
In a rural spot like Dunbridge, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Dunbridge has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Tapas for events in Dunbridge
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Dunbridge will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Dunbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Dunbridge to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (0.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew.
Tapas catering in SO51 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.9 miles east)
Dunbridge: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Dunbridge for guests?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, in Dunbridge itself.
Is Dunbridge close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater in Dunbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Dunbridge and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Where we can cook in Dunbridge
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Also near Dunbridge
What else we do in Dunbridge
Events we cater in Dunbridge
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Dunbridge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Dunbridge often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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