Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Kingsmead, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Kingsmead.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Planning an event in Kingsmead?
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Tapas catering in Kingsmead, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and sharing tapas starters, with Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Kingsmead, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or PO17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Common questions in Kingsmead
Is Kingsmead close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Kingsmead?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Kingsmead stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Kingsmead
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Kingsmead and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Historic buildings near Kingsmead often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning a tapas spread in Kingsmead
Kingsmead is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Kingsmead and nearby villages. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Botley station, about 4 miles west.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Kingsmead for tapas catering include Woodend (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east) and Shedfield (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Kingsmead includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck pub (under half a mile south)
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Also near Kingsmead
Other catering in Kingsmead
- 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