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Tapas Catering for Peartree Green events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Peartree Green and the surrounding area.
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Peartree Green events
Tapas catering in Peartree Green, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and evening grazing.
Around Peartree Green, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Peartree Green (SO19, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Peartree Green has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Occasions we cook for in Peartree Green
Tapas get people talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
A picnic in Houndwell Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning tapas catering in Peartree Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Peartree Green
Peartree Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. For tapas catering in Peartree Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Woolston station is in Peartree Green itself. Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (1.3 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.3 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Peartree Green, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across SO19 and SO14. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Hazel Road and Ailsa Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Itchen (1 mile south-east), Northam (1 mile north), St Mary's (1 mile west), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and Sholing (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (4 miles north-west) and Eling (5 miles west).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Schools near Peartree Green include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.7 miles west) and Woolston School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Engineers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Peartree Green questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Peartree Green United Reform Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Peartree Green close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Towns and villages near Peartree Green
Other catering in Peartree Green
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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