Portsmouth · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Tipner, Portsmouth
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tipner.
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Tipner
Tapas catering in Tipner, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it is birthday and anniversary parties and launches and office parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas and more.
Around Tipner, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Tipner (PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Tipner is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Tipner
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What does tapas catering cost?
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 cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Who books tapas catering in Tipner?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.4 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
Other catering in Tipner
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Receptions and parties in Tipner
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tell us where your event in Tipner will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Tipner is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Tipner, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Alexandra Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in PO2, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road or the roads around them. Being close to the M275 and A2047, Tipner is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. For events just outside Tipner, we cover North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Tipner includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Tipner include Mayfield School (0.8 miles east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Mother Shipton pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.5 miles south)
- 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