Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Locks Heath events
Looking for tapas catering in Locks Heath? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Locks Heath
Locks Heath: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Locks Heath from London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
About our tapas catering in Locks Heath
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and cocktail parties, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
Tapas make a party in Locks Heath easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Evening receptions in Locks Heath 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 choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Locks Heath, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Tapas for events in Locks Heath
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Locks Heath and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Locks Heath to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Locks Heath frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in SO31, PO14 and PO15, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Locks Heath include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Schools near Locks Heath include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Locks Heath
Also in Locks Heath
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Locks Heath
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Who books tapas catering in Locks Heath?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Locks Heath and Hampshire:
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. 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.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Locks Heath and across Hampshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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