Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Durley Street
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Durley Street.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Durley Street?
Tapas for events in Durley Street
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Durley Street, and we will plan access and set-up. Durley Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Durley Street to Southampton (7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Durley Street often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Scivier's Lane and Manor Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Durley Street includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Tapas catering for your event in Durley Street
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater cocktail parties and engagement celebrations.
For a country party near Durley Street, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Durley Street stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Durley Street and the whole of Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Durley Street
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
Guests travelling by rail: Hedge End station is about 2.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
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Durley Street questions
Which station should guests use for Durley Street?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Durley Street from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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