Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Funtley
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Funtley. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Funtley events
Tapas catering in Funtley, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and tapas before paella, with albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Funtley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Funtley questions
Is Funtley close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Funtley too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. 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
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Funtley and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Occasions we cook for in Funtley
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Funtley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Funtley
Other catering in Funtley
Planning a tapas spread in Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Funtley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Francis. For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 1.4 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO15, PO17 and PO16, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Funtley includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (within half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Funtley is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Read more
- 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