Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Netley events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Netley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Netley?
Tapas catering in Netley, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Netley. We’re frequently asked to cater launches and office parties and tapas and paella menus, with albóndigas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
Around Netley, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Questions from Netley
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Edward the Confessor: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Netley close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Nearby places to Netley
Also in Netley
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Perfect for your event in Netley
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Netley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why choose live paella in Netley?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- We cover Netley and the whole of Hampshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
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 handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Netley: venues and local tips
Netley is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Netley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Netley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
Guests travelling by rail: Netley station is in Netley itself. A picnic in Westwood Woodland Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Netley, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in SO31, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Station Road, The Crescent and Hunt Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Netley for tapas catering include Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hound (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Lowford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east) and Totton (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.5 miles east) and Coldeast (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.9 miles east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include Prince Consort Public House (within half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Netley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Netley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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