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Tapas & canapé catering in East Boldre, Hampshire
Looking for tapas catering in East Boldre? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near East Boldre
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in East Boldre 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.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in East Boldre
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re frequently asked to cater cocktail parties and tapas before paella, serving tortilla española, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
Near East Boldre, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose live paella in East Boldre?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in East Boldre
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in East Boldre, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near East Boldre often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Receptions and parties in East Boldre
East Boldre is about 5 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of East Boldre or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from East Boldre to Southampton (8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near East Boldre include Beaulieu Palace House (1.3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The New Forest National Park is within about 2 miles of East Boldre, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across SO42. Whether your event is on Sweyns Lease, Chapel Lane and Warton Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside East Boldre, we cover Furzey Lodge (1 mile north), Beaulieu (1 mile north-east), Bailey's Hard (1 mile east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include Turfcutters Arms (under half a mile south)
Questions from East Boldre
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for East Boldre?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cater in East Boldre?
Yes, we do. East Boldre is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Towns and villages near East Boldre
More for events in East Boldre
- 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