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Tapas Catering in Tapnage
Planning tapas catering in Tapnage? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Tapnage
Tapas catering in Tapnage, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and canapés with welcome drinks, serving gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Near Tapnage, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Tapnage: your questions answered
Is Tapnage 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.
What’s the nearest station to Tapnage for guests?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you cover Tapnage?
We do. Tapnage is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much does tapas catering cost in Tapnage?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
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Other catering in Tapnage
Occasions we cook for in Tapnage
Tapas are sociable food.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tapnage and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
What affects the price in Tapnage
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Planning tapas catering in Tapnage? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Tapnage is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Tapnage
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas for events in Tapnage
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO17, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Tapnage, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over PO17 and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Afterwards, we clear away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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