Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Allbrook, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Allbrook and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Allbrook
Why choose live paella in Allbrook?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- We cover Allbrook and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Tapas catering in Allbrook, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re often asked to cater evening sharing boards and drinks parties and receptions, serving Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
Tapas make a party in Allbrook easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Places near Allbrook
What else we do in Allbrook
Occasions we cook for in Allbrook
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Allbrook, people book us for occasions like:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.7 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Allbrook has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tapas for events in Allbrook
Allbrook is about 1 mile east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Allbrook, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 1.3 miles west. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Allbrook, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in SO53, SO50 and SO21, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Verona Road, Apollo Road and Boyatt Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Boyatt Wood (1 mile south), Highbridge (1 mile east), Lord's Wood (1 mile east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west) and Hiltingbury (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (5 miles north), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (5 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.4 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Allbrook include Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Otter pub (0.7 miles north)
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Allbrook
Is Allbrook close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at St. Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Allbrook?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
For event organisers in Allbrook
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
- 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