Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Anthill Common events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Anthill Common and across Hampshire.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Anthill Common
Tapas catering in Anthill Common, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and engagement parties, serving padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Anthill Common, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
FAQs for Anthill Common
Is Anthill Common close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Anthill Common for guests?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Drinks receptions around Anthill Common
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO7, we will come to your venue or garden. Anthill Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7. Streets in the area include Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Fox and Hounds pub (under half a mile south-west)
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Anthill Common? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Perfect for your event in Anthill Common
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Anthill Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: Portchester station is about 4.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Anthill Common until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Anthill Common
- Events in Anthill Common and across Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Anthill Common
What else we do in Anthill Common
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
- 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