Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Fisher's Pond
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Fisher's Pond. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Fisher's Pond events
Your questions about tapas catering in Fisher's Pond
What’s the nearest station to Fisher's Pond for guests?
Eastleigh station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How our tapas catering works in Fisher's Pond
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s sharing tapas starters and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and croquetas.
For a country party near Fisher's Pond, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Fisher's Pond
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Fisher's Pond and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Fisher's Pond, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Fisher's Pond has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Fisher's Pond: venues and local tips
Fisher's Pond is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Fisher's Pond, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Fisher's Pond is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Fisher's Pond to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Eastleigh station is about 2.3 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity.
We cook at events all over the SO50 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Crowdhill (1 mile south), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west) and Lord's Wood (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Hounds pub (0.8 miles south)
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Fisher's Pond?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. 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.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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