Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in North Fareham
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North Fareham.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in North Fareham
How our tapas catering works in North Fareham
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s evening grazing and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near North Fareham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in North Fareham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Places near North Fareham
Other catering in North Fareham
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in North Fareham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why North Fareham hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover North Fareham and the whole of Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
North Fareham: your questions answered
Is North Fareham close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Why choose tapas catering in North Fareham?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near North Fareham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Drinks receptions around North Fareham
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO17, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from North Fareham to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. After a ceremony at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area. For events just outside North Fareham, we cover Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). The countryside around North Fareham includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Wykeham House School (1.1 miles south) and Cams Hill School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in North Fareham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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