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Tapas Catering for Lyndhurst events
Planning tapas catering in Lyndhurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Lyndhurst
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
About our tapas catering in Lyndhurst
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is birthday and anniversary parties and evening sharing boards, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
In Lyndhurst, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Events we cater in Lyndhurst
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Our Lady and St Edward.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Places near Lyndhurst
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How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in Lyndhurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
FAQs for Lyndhurst
What’s the nearest station to Lyndhurst for guests?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
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.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
Lyndhurst: venues and local tips
Lyndhurst is about 4 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO43 area, we can cook for your guests. Lyndhurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Lyndhurst to Southampton (9 miles away).
Historic buildings near Lyndhurst frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Lyndhurst is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in SO43, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, King's Close and Empress Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Lyndhurst, we also cover Emery Down (1 mile west), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Colbury (4 miles north-east) and Brockenhurst (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (4 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lyndhurst include Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south)
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Lyndhurst has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why choose live paella in Lyndhurst?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Lyndhurst hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella 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