Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Frogham, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Frogham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Frogham?
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Frogham, and we will put together a menu and price.
About our tapas catering in Frogham
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas and more.
Near Frogham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Nearby places to Frogham
What else we do in Frogham
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Frogham until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Frogham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Perfect for your event in Frogham
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Ascension.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Planning a tapas spread in Frogham
Frogham is in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Frogham or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Frogham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Frogham to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Frogham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Frogham include Breamore House (4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Frogham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in SP6 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Blissford Hill, Abbots Well Road and Frogham Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Blissford (1 mile north), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and North Gorley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (2 miles north). Open spaces near Frogham include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2 miles north-west)
Frogham questions
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Frogham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Why choose live paella in Frogham?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Frogham hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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