Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hound
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 in Hound.
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Hound events
Tapas catering in Hound, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and launches and office parties, serving padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
Near Hound, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hound? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Nearby places to Hound
Other catering in Hound
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Hound is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hound? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hound: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hound close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How much does tapas catering cost in Hound?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- We cover Hound and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Hound
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Tapas for events in Hound
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Hound, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
Parks such as Westwood Woodland Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (3.4 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hound, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in SO31, we can bring tapas catering to you. Local streets include Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Netley Abbey Infant School (0.7 miles north-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince Consort Public House (0.7 miles west)
- 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