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Tapas Catering in Northam
Looking for tapas catering in Northam? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Northam
Tapas catering for your event in Northam
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We are frequently asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and anniversary parties, serving tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Tapas make a party in Northam easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Northam
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Questions from Northam
Is Northam close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Northam and the whole of Southampton
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Northam 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Receptions and parties in Northam
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. For tapas catering in Northam, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Northam is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Augustine. Historic buildings near Northam often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Northam is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in SO14, SO19 and SO18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Northam for tapas catering include Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Northam include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Engineers Arms (less than half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Northam
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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