Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Hoe Gate events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hoe Gate.
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Engagement drinks
Book tapas catering in Hoe Gate
Tapas catering for your event in Hoe Gate
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include Serrano ham, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for birthday drinks and welcome-drink canapés.
Near Hoe Gate, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
For event organisers in Hoe Gate
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
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.
Your questions about tapas catering in Hoe Gate
Which station should guests use for Hoe Gate?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is Hoe Gate close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you come to Hoe Gate?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hoe Gate and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Drinks receptions around Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hoe Gate and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity.
Wherever your event is in PO7, we can bring tapas catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Towns and villages near Hoe Gate
Also in Hoe Gate
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Hoe Gate until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Hoe Gate? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hoe Gate
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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