Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Little Posbrook
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Little Posbrook. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Little Posbrook
Receptions and parties in Little Posbrook
Little Posbrook is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Little Posbrook or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Little Posbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Little Posbrook to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Little Posbrook, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in PO14 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover events in Titchfield (1 mile north), Abshot (1 mile north-west), Hill Head (1 mile south-east), Stubbington (1 mile south-east) and Titchfield Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (13 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Posbrook includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Schools near Little Posbrook include Crofton School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach & Horses pub (1 mile north-east)
Tapas catering for your event in Little Posbrook
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s tapas starters and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Little Posbrook, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Your questions about tapas catering in Little Posbrook
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
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.
Do you come to Little Posbrook?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Little Posbrook is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Perfect for your event in Little Posbrook
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Little Posbrook book us for events such as:
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
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Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Little Posbrook stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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