Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in North Hayling, Hampshire
Something 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 for events in North Hayling.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in North Hayling?
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in North Hayling
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés.
Near North Hayling, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in North Hayling
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Occasions we cook for in North Hayling
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in North Hayling, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
North Hayling questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to North Hayling for guests?
The closest is Warblington station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater in North Hayling?
We do. North Hayling is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
North Hayling: venues and local tips
North Hayling is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in North Hayling, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. North Hayling is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Parks such as Eames Farm have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around North Hayling, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO11. Streets in the area include Church Lane, St Peter's Road and St Peter's Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Northney (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile west), Warblington (1 mile north) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near North Hayling include Hayling Billy.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Also near North Hayling
Other catering in North Hayling
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in North Hayling has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- 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