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Tapas & canapé catering in Shedfield, Hampshire
Planning tapas catering in Shedfield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Shedfield
How our tapas catering works in Shedfield
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it is sharing boards for evening guests and work receptions, we will put together a menu of croquetas, albóndigas and patatas bravas and more.
Near Shedfield, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Add a live paella main.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Shedfield is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Events in Shedfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shedfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Shedfield to Southampton (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.6 miles west. Historic buildings near Shedfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
For tapas catering in SO32, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shedfield include Swanmore College of Technology (1.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Samuel's Rest pub (under half a mile north)
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Questions from Shedfield
Do you come out to small places like Shedfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Perfect for your event in Shedfield
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Shedfield hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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