Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in East End, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in East End.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in East End?
About our tapas catering in East End
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around East End. We cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for tapas with a paella main course and birthday and anniversary parties.
Near East End, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in East End
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in East End
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Why choose tapas catering in East End?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East End and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near East End frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in East End
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in East End
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also near East End
What else we do in East End
Tapas for events in East End
East End is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in East End and nearby villages. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near East End include Beaulieu Palace House (3.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Lymington Pier station is about 2.3 miles away. East End is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over SO41. Whether your event is on Rowes Lane, Norleywood Road and Lymington Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Norleywood (1 mile north-west), Thorns Beach (2 miles east), Hamstead (4 miles south-east), Cranmore (5 miles south) and Bouldnor (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Yarmouth Castle (4.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in East End until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in East End, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Tapas go out to the tables.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Why choose live paella in East End?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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