Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Horseport events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Horseport. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Horseport
Horseport: venues and local tips
Horseport is in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Horseport, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Horseport include Breamore House (3 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Horseport, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (under half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Horseport include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile west)
How our tapas catering works in Horseport
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We are often asked to cater tapas and paella menus and engagement drinks, with padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near Horseport, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Horseport has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Horseport?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Horseport and across Hampshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Places near Horseport
Also in Horseport
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Events we cater in Horseport
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Horseport, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near Horseport often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Common questions in Horseport
Is Horseport too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you come to Horseport?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Horseport and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- 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