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Tapas Catering for Durrants events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Durrants.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Durrants?
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Tapas catering for your event in Durrants
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re often asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and tapas and paella menus, serving patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Durrants, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Receptions and parties in Durrants
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Durrants. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Durrants to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Durrants, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 0.9 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Durrants, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in PO9, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Durrants, we cover Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
- Local schools include Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Robin Hood Inn (0.8 miles north)
Where we can cook in Durrants
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Durrants
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
FAQs for Durrants
Is Durrants close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Durrants?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How much does tapas catering cost in Durrants?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you come to Durrants?
We do. Durrants is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Durrants stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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