Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Abbots Worthy events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Abbots Worthy.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Abbots Worthy
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
Tapas catering in Abbots Worthy, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For evening sharing boards and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers and more.
Near Abbots Worthy, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Tapas for events in Abbots Worthy
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Abbots Worthy or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Abbots Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Abbots Worthy to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Guests travelling by rail: Winchester station is about 2.2 miles away.
Tapas catering in SO21 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Abbots Worthy, we cover Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Abbots Worthy include Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Abbots Worthy questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Abbots Worthy too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Abbots Worthy
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Abbots Worthy
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Abbots Worthy book us for events such as:
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Abbots Worthy frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Abbots Worthy stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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