Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Furzey Lodge
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Furzey Lodge and across Hampshire.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Furzey Lodge
Tapas catering in Furzey Lodge, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and tapas and paella menus, with padrón peppers, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Near Furzey Lodge, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Occasions we cook for in Furzey Lodge
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Furzey Lodge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (1.2 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
What affects the price in Furzey Lodge
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Furzey Lodge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
FAQs for Furzey Lodge
Which station should guests use for Furzey Lodge?
Beaulieu Road station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you come to Furzey Lodge?
We do. Furzey Lodge is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Towns and villages near Furzey Lodge
More for events in Furzey Lodge
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
Drinks receptions around Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Furzey Lodge will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Furzey Lodge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Furzey Lodge to Southampton (8 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Beaulieu Road station is about 2.8 miles away. Historic buildings near Furzey Lodge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 2 miles of Furzey Lodge, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in SO42, we can cook for your guests. We also cook at events in East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
Where we can cook in Furzey Lodge
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Furzey Lodge has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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