Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Haslar
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Haslar.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Haslar?
Tapas catering in Haslar, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. For sharing boards for evening guests and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Haslar, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Haslar hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Also near Haslar
Also in Haslar
Why choose tapas catering in Haslar?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Haslar, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Haslar until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Receptions and parties in Haslar
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Haslar or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Francis. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in PO12 is planned around your venue and timings. From Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Haslar for tapas catering include Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Haslar include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Questions from Haslar
Which station should guests use for Haslar?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Where we can cook in Haslar
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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