Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Warsash
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Warsash.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
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Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
About our tapas catering in Warsash
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Popular choices include croquetas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for evening grazing and launches and office parties.
Tapas make a party in Warsash easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Warsash and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Warsash: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Warsash?
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 at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Warsash stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose tapas catering in Warsash?
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Warsash:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
Parks such as Hamble Common have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
Tapas for events in Warsash
Warsash is about 4 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Warsash to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Warsash is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near Warsash often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 1.6 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Warsash, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about a mile, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in SO31, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Road, Wild Rose Crescent and Willow Herb Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Sarisbury Green (1 mile north), Locks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hook (1 mile south-east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south) and Abshot (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (0.9 miles north) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Warsash include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Warsash
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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More for events in Warsash
- 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