Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bagmore, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bagmore and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Bagmore
Tapas catering in Bagmore, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For drinks reception canapés and birthday drinks, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers and more.
In a rural spot like Bagmore, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Bagmore stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Who books tapas catering in Bagmore?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Bagmore, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St. Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Bagmore: venues and local tips
Bagmore is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Bagmore or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Bagmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bagmore to Reading (about 18 miles away).
Historic houses near Bagmore include Hall Place (3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (3.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 4.9 miles away.
For tapas catering in RG25, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Southrope (1 mile east), Burkham (1 mile south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles east), Bradley (3 miles south-west) and Bentworth (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
Also in Bagmore
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Bagmore hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Your questions about tapas catering in Bagmore
Is Bagmore close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St. Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
- 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