Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Furzeley Corner events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Furzeley Corner.
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Furzeley Corner
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About our tapas catering in Furzeley Corner
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and evening grazing, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Furzeley Corner, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Tapas for events in Furzeley Corner
Furzeley Corner is about 1 mile west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Events in Furzeley Corner are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Furzeley Corner to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Cosham station, about 3.3 miles south. If you are looking at a historic venue around Furzeley Corner, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in PO7, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Furzeley Corner, Sheepwash Lane and Furzeley Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Furzeley Corner, we cover Soake (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile east), Purbrook Heath (2 miles south), Hart Plain (2 miles east) and Cowplain (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (7 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Schools near Furzeley Corner include Cowplain Community School (1.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Also near Furzeley Corner
What else we do in Furzeley Corner
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Furzeley Corner? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Furzeley Corner until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Questions from Furzeley Corner
Which station should guests use for Furzeley Corner?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is Furzeley Corner too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
- 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