Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Bar End events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bar End and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Bar End
How our tapas catering works in Bar End
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and tapas starters, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
Near Bar End, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Bar End is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why choose live paella in Bar End?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Bar End hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Bar End: venues and local tips
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO23, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Historic buildings near Bar End frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Saints.
Anywhere in SO23 and SO21, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road. Main roads around Bar End include the A31, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (within half a mile north-west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Bar End include Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Heart in Hand pub (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Perfect for your event in Bar End
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
Guests travelling by rail: Winchester station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Nearby places to Bar End
What else we do in Bar End
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Common questions in Bar End
What’s the nearest station to Bar End for guests?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Bar End close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
- 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