Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Segensworth, Hampshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Segensworth and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
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About our tapas catering in Segensworth
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include padrón peppers, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and engagement celebrations.
For a country party near Segensworth, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Segensworth: your questions answered
Is Segensworth close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Segensworth too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in Segensworth? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Segensworth hosts choose us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Segensworth
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Where we can cook in Segensworth
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Segensworth has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Drinks receptions around Segensworth
Segensworth is about 3 miles north-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Segensworth will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Historic buildings near Segensworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over the PO15 and SO31 postcode area. Whether your event is on Witherbed Lane, Brunel Way and Concorde Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Segensworth, we also cover Titchfield Park (1 mile south), Park Gate (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-west), Whiteley (1 mile north) and Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and St Andrew's Castle (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Segensworth include Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in Segensworth
Tapas are sociable food.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Segensworth, people book us for events such as:
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as St John, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
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Also in Segensworth
- 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