Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Shobley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Shobley.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Shobley?
Tapas catering for your event in Shobley
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are often asked to cater cocktail parties and evening sharing boards, with Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
Near Shobley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Places near Shobley
Other catering in Shobley
Shobley: venues and local tips
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. From the centre of Shobley to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Shobley, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Shobley, we cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Shobley include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Occasions we cook for in Shobley
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
Shobley: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Shobley is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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