Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Newbridge, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Newbridge and the surrounding area.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Newbridge?
How our tapas catering works in Newbridge
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés.
Near Newbridge, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Why choose live paella in Newbridge?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Newbridge until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
FAQs for Newbridge
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Newbridge?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Perfect for your event in Newbridge
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning a tapas spread in Newbridge
Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Newbridge, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Newbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Newbridge to Southampton (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.9 miles south-east. Historic houses near Newbridge include Landford Manor (3.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Newbridge is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of SO40. Nearby, we also cater events in Copythorne (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile south), Wittensford (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-east) and Bartley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Places near Newbridge
More for events in Newbridge
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Newbridge? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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