Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Rowner, Hampshire
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 for events in Rowner.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Rowner
Rowner: your questions answered
How far is Rowner from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook near the sea around Rowner?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
About our tapas catering in Rowner
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include albóndigas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re often booked for evening grazing and tapas before paella.
For a party in a place like Rowner, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Events we cater in Rowner
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Rowner, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or PO13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Places near Rowner
What else we do in Rowner
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Planning a tapas spread in Rowner
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO13 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Rowner, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Matthew's. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in PO13 and PO14, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Rowner, we cover Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Rowner includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Holbrook Primary School (under half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Rowner 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, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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- 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