Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Hamble-le-Rice events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hamble-le-Rice: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Hamble-le-Rice
Your questions about tapas catering in Hamble-le-Rice
Can you cook at venues 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.
Can you cook in Hamble Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater in Hamble-le-Rice?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hamble-le-Rice and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How our tapas catering works in Hamble-le-Rice
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for anniversary parties and evening sharing boards.
For a party in a place like Hamble-le-Rice, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Drinks receptions around Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Events in Hamble-le-Rice are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Hamble station is about 0.8 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hamble-le-Rice, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of the SO31 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the B3397 close by, Hamble-le-Rice is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Hamble-le-Rice for tapas catering include Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Hamble-le-Rice includes Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hamble-le-Rice include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Ye Old White Harte Public House (within half a mile east)
Places near Hamble-le-Rice
What else we do in Hamble-le-Rice
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Hamble-le-Rice has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Why choose tapas catering in Hamble-le-Rice?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hamble-le-Rice book us for events such as:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Parks such as Hamble Common have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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