Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in South Weirs
Planning tapas catering in South Weirs? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near South Weirs
Tapas catering in South Weirs, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. On the menu are croquetas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas and paella menus.
Near South Weirs, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Perfect for your event in South Weirs
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Saviour.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
South Weirs: venues and local tips
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in South Weirs, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from South Weirs to Southampton (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of South Weirs, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across SO42 and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And The cost guide.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in South Weirs has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:05pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO42 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and 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
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in South Weirs
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
South Weirs questions
Which station should guests use for South Weirs?
Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Nearby places to South Weirs
Other catering in South Weirs
- 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