Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Forton events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Forton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Forton
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Tapas catering in Forton, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and canapés with welcome drinks, serving tortilla española, croquetas and albóndigas.
Tapas make a party in Forton easy and sociable. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Why choose tapas catering in Forton?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Forton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
Historic buildings near Forton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Places near Forton
What else we do in Forton
Common questions in Forton
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Forton from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater in Forton?
Yes, we do. Forton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning a tapas spread in Forton
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Forton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Forton. Forton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Forton to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in PO12 and PO13, we can bring tapas catering to you. Local streets include Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Forton include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Forton include St Vincent College (under half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Trafalgar pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Forton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Forton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Forton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- We cover Forton and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
- 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