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Tapas Catering for Fareham Common events
Looking for tapas catering in Fareham Common? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Fareham Common
Tapas catering for your event in Fareham Common
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for welcome-drink canapés and engagement drinks.
Tapas make a party in Fareham Common easy and sociable. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Planning a tapas spread in Fareham Common
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Fareham Common and the surrounding area. Fareham Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul. Guests travelling by rail: Fareham station is about 0.8 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in PO16 and PO14, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Fareham Common sits on or near the A32, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Fareham Common, we also cover Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Harrison Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Hotel (under half a mile south)
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening receptions in Fareham Common stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Places near Fareham Common
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FAQs for Fareham Common
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Fareham Common for guests?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fareham Common, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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