Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Andover events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Andover. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Andover
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
About our tapas catering in Andover
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for evening sharing boards and office parties and launches.
In a town like Andover, tapas suit garden parties, hall parties and receptions. We need a small area to finish hot tapas. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Perfect for your event in Andover
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
Nearby places to Andover
Also in Andover
What affects the price in Andover
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Andover, and we will put together a menu and price.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Andover
- Catering across Hampshire, including Andover
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Questions from Andover
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Andover from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you come to Andover?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Andover and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Tapas for events in Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Events in Andover are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Andover, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Andover station is about 0.5 miles away.
For tapas catering in SP10 and SP11, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A303 and A342, Andover is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover events in Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Andover has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (within half a mile east). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Andover include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Angel Inn (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Andover has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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