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Tapas Catering in Southampton
Tapas catering in all 40 towns and villages of Southampton, cooked live in giant pans, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
Tapas Catering in Southampton
Towns we cover in Southampton
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.
Biggest towns in Southampton
More catering in Southampton
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
Postcodes in Southampton
About tapas catering in Southampton
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook croquetas, tortilla española and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and engagement drinks.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
What you will pay
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Landmarks near Southampton
You’ll find us cooking near Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. You’ll also find Bevois Town Primary School (less than half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (less than half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There is a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southampton include Netley Common.
Drinks receptions across Southampton
Whether it’s a drinks reception in Shirley, Regents Park and Townhill Park or a garden party in one of Southampton’s 4 villages and hamlets, tapas make it easy. Around 40 places in Southampton are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Southampton: Guests travelling by rail: Southampton has its own station, St Denys station. Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.4 miles south) and Medieval Merchant's House (1.5 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. At midsummer, it’s light in Southampton until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Table tapas are set down to share.
Bar staff and sangria.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Common questions in Southampton
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Southampton.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
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- 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