Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Martin, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Martin.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Martin events
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Martin
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Tapas catering for your event in Martin
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening grazing and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Martin, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
For event organisers in Martin
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning a tapas spread in Martin
Martin is in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Martin, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Townsend Lane and Downview Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Martin, we also cover New Forest (1 mile south-west), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cranborne Castle Hill (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Western Downs.
FAQs for Martin
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Martin too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Nearby places to Martin
Other catering in Martin
What affects the price in Martin
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Martin? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Martin is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
- 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