Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Titchfield events
Something 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 for events in Titchfield.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near Titchfield
About our tapas catering in Titchfield
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and welcome-drink canapés.
In a rural spot like Titchfield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Titchfield until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Titchfield: venues and local tips
Titchfield is about 2 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Titchfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Titchfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Titchfield to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 2 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in PO14 and PO15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Sandy Lane and Garstons Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Catisfield (1 mile east), Little Posbrook (1 mile south), Titchfield Park (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile east) and Titchfield Common (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find West End House (within half a mile north-east)
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Places near Titchfield
More for events in Titchfield
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Titchfield: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Titchfield?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you come to Titchfield?
We do. We cook at events in Titchfield and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Occasions we cook for in Titchfield
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Titchfield book us for occasions like:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
Historic buildings near Titchfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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