Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Soberton Heath events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Soberton Heath. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering near Soberton Heath
Tapas catering for your event in Soberton Heath
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and tapas starters, serving albóndigas, croquetas and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Soberton Heath, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Should I cook it 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning a tapas spread in Soberton Heath
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Soberton Heath and nearby villages. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in SO32 and PO17, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Soberton Heath, we also cover Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Soberton Heath includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (within half a mile north-west)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Events we cater in Soberton Heath
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Soberton Heath often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Soberton Heath has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Soberton Heath hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Soberton Heath
What else we do in Soberton Heath
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
FAQs for Soberton Heath
How far is Soberton Heath from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Soberton Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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