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Tapas Catering for Stonehills events
Looking for tapas catering in Stonehills? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Stonehills
Tapas for events in Stonehills
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Stonehills, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Stonehills is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hamble station, about 3.3 miles north. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Stonehills, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Stonehills is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in SO45, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Stonehills and Fawley Bypass. If your venue is just outside Stonehills, we also cover Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stonehills include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Falcon Hotel (under half a mile north-west)
Tapas catering in Stonehills, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. For drinks parties and receptions and engagement celebrations, we can cook patatas bravas, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo and more.
For a country party near Stonehills, 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.
Towns and villages near Stonehills
Also in Stonehills
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Stonehills is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Stonehills and the whole of Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Stonehills questions
Can you cook near the sea around Stonehills?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Stonehills too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much does tapas catering cost in Stonehills?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Events we cater in Stonehills
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in Stonehills, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Stonehills include Beaulieu Palace House (4.6 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stonehills? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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