Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Linwood events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Linwood and the surrounding area.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Linwood
About our tapas catering in Linwood
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and drinks parties and receptions, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
For a country party near Linwood, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Linwood stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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 the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Linwood and the whole of Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
FAQs for Linwood
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Linwood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you cover Linwood?
We do. Linwood is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Who books tapas catering in Linwood?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Linwood, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Linwood often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
Linwood: venues and local tips
Linwood is in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Linwood will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Linwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Linwood is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the BH24 postcode area. For events just outside Linwood, we cover South Gorley (2 miles west), Mockbeggar (2 miles west), Highwood (2 miles south-west), Rockford (2 miles south-west) and Hangersley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (10 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south) and Ringwood (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Linwood include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
For event organisers in Linwood
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Nearby places to Linwood
Other catering in Linwood
- 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