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Tapas & canapé catering in Hundred Acres, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hundred Acres: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Hundred Acres
Tapas catering for your event in Hundred Acres
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for birthday drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Hundred Acres, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
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The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Hundred Acres until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Hundred Acres
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
In Hundred Acres and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: Fareham station is about 3.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Hundred Acres hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Hundred Acres
What’s the nearest station to Hundred Acres for guests?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Where we can cook in Hundred Acres
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Hundred Acres
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hundred Acres to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hundred Acres is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hundred Acres, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in PO17, we can bring tapas catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hundred Acres include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- 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