Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Havant
Looking for tapas catering in Havant? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Havant?
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Tapas catering for your event in Havant
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are albóndigas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we are often booked for receptions and drinks parties and tapas starters.
For celebrations in Havant, tapas before a paella make a full meal. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
More for events in Havant
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Tapas go out to the tables.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Havant
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Across the PO9 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Havant include Warblington Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Havant station, about 0.6 miles south. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of PO9, PO11 and PO7 and the streets around it. Local streets include Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A27 and A3(M) close by, Havant is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Havant has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Havant College (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Havant questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Francis: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Havant from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Havant is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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