Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Ashurst, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ashurst and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Ashurst
Tapas catering for your event in Ashurst
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it is tapas starters and drinks parties and receptions, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
Near Ashurst, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
FAQs for Ashurst
Which station should guests use for Ashurst?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook near the sea around Ashurst?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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What affects the price in Ashurst
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ashurst, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Receptions and parties in Ashurst
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Ashurst and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near Ashurst often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Ashurst is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in SO40 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road. We also cook at events in Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Ashurst include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Ashurst until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
- 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