Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Ossemsley events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Ossemsley.
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Ossemsley events
Ossemsley: venues and local tips
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. Events in Ossemsley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ossemsley to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is New Milton station, about 1.7 miles south. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ossemsley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Ossemsley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH25, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Open spaces near Ossemsley include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Tapas catering in Ossemsley, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For evening grazing and launches and office parties, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Ossemsley, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Ossemsley until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Ossemsley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
What affects the price in Ossemsley
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
More for events in Ossemsley
Common questions in Ossemsley
We are having a ceremony at St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Ossemsley?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ossemsley:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
Historic houses near Ossemsley include Avon Tyrrell House (3.4 miles north-west) and Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- 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