Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Warblington events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Warblington and across Hampshire.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Warblington
Planning a tapas spread in Warblington
Warblington is about 2 miles south-west of Emsworth, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO9, we can cook for your guests. Warblington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Warblington station is about 0.9 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (under half a mile north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in PO9 and PO11, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Warblington for tapas catering include Langstone (1 mile west), Northney (1 mile south), Denvilles (1 mile north), North Hayling (1 mile south) and Stoke (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Warblington includes Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Warblington School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
About our tapas catering in Warblington
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Warblington. Whether it is birthday drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Warblington, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Also in Warblington
Perfect for your event in Warblington
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St Thomas à Becket Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Warblington questions
Which station should guests use for Warblington?
The closest is Warblington station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cook in Eames Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Warblington stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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