Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Purbrook events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Purbrook.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Purbrook?
Tapas catering in Purbrook, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and birthday drinks, serving croquetas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
For celebrations in Purbrook, tapas before a paella make a full meal. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Perfect for your event in Purbrook
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Purbrook, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Purbrook 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Purbrook
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Nearby places to Purbrook
What else we do in Purbrook
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Purbrook: venues and local tips
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Purbrook. Purbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Purbrook to Southampton (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of PO7 and PO6 and the streets around it. From London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Purbrook for tapas catering include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Purbrook include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Crookhorn College (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Purbrook
How far is Purbrook from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook for guests?
Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
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.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
- 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