Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Old Netley, 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 Old Netley.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Old Netley events
Tapas catering for your event in Old Netley
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and engagement parties, serving albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
Near Old Netley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Receptions and parties in Old Netley
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Old Netley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 683 places across Hampshire.
Historic buildings near Old Netley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (3.5 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.6 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Old Netley is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in SO31, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens. For events just outside Old Netley, we cover Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Old Netley includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Old Netley include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Questions from Old Netley
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Could we have live paella in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cover Old Netley?
We do. We cook at events in Old Netley and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much does tapas catering cost in Old Netley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Old Netley and across Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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 we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Old Netley is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Old Netley
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What else we do in Old Netley
- 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