Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Gosport, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Gosport. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Gosport
Occasions we cook for in Gosport
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Gosport often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
How our tapas catering works in Gosport
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Gosport. We are often asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and sharing tapas starters, serving patatas bravas, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
In Gosport, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
The process
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. At midsummer, it’s light in Gosport until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Questions from Gosport
What’s the nearest station to Gosport for guests?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Gosport close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cover Gosport?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Gosport and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Gosport hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gosport: venues and local tips
Gosport is in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Gosport will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Faith's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2 miles east. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across the PO12 and PO13 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A32 and B3333 close by, Gosport is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Gosport has lots of places to hold an event.
A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Gosport include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Brune Park Community School (under half a mile north-west) and St Vincent College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Gosport
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
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