Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Lymore
Looking for tapas catering in Lymore? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Lymore events
Tapas catering for your event in Lymore
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for birthday and anniversary parties and engagement celebrations.
In a rural spot like Lymore, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Lymore and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Lymore
What else we do in Lymore
Drinks receptions around Lymore
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Lymore or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Lymore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Lymore is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in SO41, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include Priestlands School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles north)
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Events we cater in Lymore
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Lymore and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Lymore, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Lymore stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Lymore questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How much does tapas catering cost in Lymore?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cover Lymore?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Lymore is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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