Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Tye
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 Tye.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Tye
About our tapas catering in Tye
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We are often asked to cater evening sharing boards and engagement celebrations, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Tye, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Common questions in Tye
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around Tye?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater in Tye?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Tye. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
What affects the price in Tye
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Why choose live paella in Tye?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Tye and across Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
More for events in Tye
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Tye until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want 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.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Tye? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Tye: venues and local tips
Tye is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Tye, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Tye is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Tye to Southampton (20 miles away).
Historic buildings near Tye frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in PO11, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Gutner Lane and Copse Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Hayling (1 mile north), Northney (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), Thorney Island (1 mile north-east) and Warblington (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north), Waterlooville (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
- Nearby schools include The Hayling College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Maypole pub (1 mile south-west)
For event organisers in Tye
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Occasions we cook for in Tye
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
A picnic in Eames Farm? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- 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