Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Hordle events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Hordle.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in Hordle
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How our tapas catering works in Hordle
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for birthday drinks and tapas starters.
Tapas make a party in Hordle easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Common questions in Hordle
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater 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.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Hampshire, including Hordle
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
What else we do in Hordle
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
Who books tapas catering in Hordle?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
Historic buildings near Hordle frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Drinks receptions around Hordle
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Hordle, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hordle to Southampton (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, New Milton station is about 1.7 miles away. Hordle is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in SO41, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hordle include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Hordle include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Hordle is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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