Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Forest Corner
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Forest Corner: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Forest Corner?
Forest Corner: venues and local tips
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Events in Forest Corner are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Baptist. Forest Corner is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the BH24 postcode area. From Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Forest Corner, we also cover Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
Tapas catering in Forest Corner, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it is engagement drinks and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook albóndigas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Forest Corner, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Forest Corner
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Why choose tapas catering in Forest Corner?
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
Other catering in Forest Corner
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Forest Corner until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Forest Corner
Do you come out to small places like Forest Corner?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cover Forest Corner?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Forest Corner is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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