Portsmouth · England
Tapas Catering in Landport
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Landport: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Landport
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
About our tapas catering in Landport
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and evening grazing.
For a party in a place like Landport, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Other catering in Landport
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Landport: venues and local tips
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tell us where your event in Landport will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Parks such as Alexandra Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Landport, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in PO1, PO2 and PO5, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Landport include St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Painters Arms (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
Landport questions
Can you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Landport close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Landport?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What affects the price in Landport
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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 explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Landport is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Read more
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Landport hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Landport and the whole of Portsmouth
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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