Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Priddy's Hard events
Looking for tapas catering in Priddy's Hard? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Priddy's Hard
How our tapas catering works in Priddy's Hard
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Priddy's Hard, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Why choose live paella in Priddy's Hard?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Priddy's Hard
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Priddy's Hard? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Priddy's Hard stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Priddy's Hard
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Priddy's Hard often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Your questions about tapas catering in Priddy's Hard
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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.
What’s the nearest station to Priddy's Hard for guests?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
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What else we do in Priddy's Hard
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Priddy's Hard
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Priddy's Hard, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in PO12 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane. If your venue is just outside Priddy's Hard, we also cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Priddy's Hard includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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