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Tapas Catering in Townhill Park
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Townhill Park.
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Townhill Park events
About our tapas catering in Townhill Park
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it’s tapas before paella and table tapas as a starter, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
In Townhill Park, tapas work at home or in a local hall. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Townhill Park (SO18, SO30)
- County
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Townhill Park: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Townhill Park?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Townhill Park
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Who books tapas catering in Townhill Park?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Townhill Park, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near Townhill Park often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Townhill Park
More for events in Townhill Park
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Townhill Park is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Townhill Park
Townhill Park is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Townhill Park. Townhill Park is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Mary's Church. For guests coming by train, Swaythling station is about 1.1 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in SO18 and SO30, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Ivy Lane, Avon Road and Dell Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A27, Townhill Park is easy for us to reach for your event. We also cook at events in Chartwell Green (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west), Bitterne Park (1 mile south-west) and West End (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (3 miles south-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Townhill Park has lots of places to hold an event.
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Townhill Park include The Gregg School (within half a mile north) and Bitterne Park School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bitterne Park Hotel (0.9 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Spanish desserts 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