Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Tourner Bury
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Tourner Bury.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Tourner Bury
Tapas catering in Tourner Bury, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re often asked to cater launches and office parties and table tapas as a starter, serving Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
For a country party near Tourner Bury, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tourner Bury: your questions answered
How far is Tourner Bury from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Is Tourner Bury 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.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tourner Bury.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Places near Tourner Bury
Other catering in Tourner Bury
Drinks receptions around Tourner Bury
Tourner Bury is about 1 mile north-east of South Hayling, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the PO11 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tourner Bury to Southampton (21 miles away).
Historic houses near Tourner Bury include Warblington Castle (3.5 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Warblington station, about 4.1 miles north. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of the PO11 postcode area. Local streets include Tournerbury Lane, St Benedict Road and Beech Grove; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Hayling (1 mile south-west), West Town (1 mile west), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
A little further out are Eastney Beam Engine House (3.6 miles west) and St James Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
- Local schools include The Hayling College (0.5 miles west) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tourner Bury
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Tourner Bury is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Who books tapas catering in Tourner Bury?
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Tourner Bury and Hampshire:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Tourner Bury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Tourner Bury
See How we price And The cost guide.
- 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