La Cala - Tapas & Paellas
La Cala - bespoke Spanish catering to the Hampshire area with private and corporate events that will delight and inspire. We focus on quality and flavour, and cook delicious and authentic meals for your kitchen, leaving them for you to heat and enjoy on your schedule. If you prefer we can bring our expertise to your home or event, giving you the freedom to enjoy top-quality meals without making an effort. Contact us to see what we’ve got to offer.
Tapas
I can prepare any tapas you want so that you can enjoy your evening with your friends. I can either leave you with clear instructions to finish the dishes at home yourself, or stay and finish them for you.
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Popular dishes include: Gambas Pil Pil, Chorizo al Vino, Albondigas, Patatas bravas, empanadillas....
Paellas
I have paella pans ('paelleras') that feed up to 80 people. It makes a nice focal point for a summer party.
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Popular paellas include:
Paella Mixta (chicken, pork, baby squid, king prawns and clams or mussels)
Seafood Paella (baby squid, king prawns and clams or mussels)
Arroz Negro (squid ink, clams and prawns)
Bogavante (Lobster)
Valenciana (Rabbit)
Inglesa (chicken and chorizo)
Vegan Paella (seasonal vegetables)
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Please get in touch for more information.
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Sit down meals
I can manage the whole menu for you and either leave it for you with clear instructions to finish yourself or I can finish for you and serve your guests.
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​I specialise in tapas and paellas but am happy to make anything you want. Popular starters include butterfly king prawns in a beer and saffron batter, croquetas, empanadas, fish soup, asparagus soup...
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​Mains include Albondigas, pork escallops in a garlic and lemon sauce, turbot, sea bass.......
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​Please get in touch to find out more
Buffets
Since 2011, La Cala has been serving Hampshire and Dorset with delicious, home cooked Spanish and British delicacies to make your party go with a swing. (Including vegan and gluten free dishes).
​Popular dishes to be served from your table include: empanadas, empanadillas, ensaladilla rusa, roast pepper salad, ensalada mixta, sharing boards, tortillas, flamenquines....
​Desserts include: flan casero, La Viña cheesecake, Tarta de Santiago, celebration cakes, rosquillas, fresh fruit salad,....