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Tapas Catering for Midanbury events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Midanbury.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Midanbury events
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Tapas catering for your event in Midanbury
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For sharing tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, croquetas and tortilla española.
Tapas make a party in Midanbury easy and sociable. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Midanbury (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Midanbury is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Midanbury
Organising a club, school or community event in Midanbury? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your event in Midanbury
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Ascension, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Midanbury
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Tapas for events in Midanbury
Midanbury is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. For tapas catering in Midanbury, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Midanbury frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (0.9 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.6 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in SO18, SO17 and SO19, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Midanbury for tapas catering include Bitterne Park (1 mile south-west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east), Chartwell Green (1 mile north-east), Mansbridge (1 mile north) and Bitterne (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Midanbury has lots of places to hold an event.
Nearby you’ll also find Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Midanbury include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Gregg School (less than half a mile north-east) and Townhill Junior School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Bitterne Park Hotel (0.5 miles west)
Common questions in Midanbury
Which station should guests use for Midanbury?
The closest is Bitterne station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Midanbury?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
- 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