Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Beaulieu events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Beaulieu and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Beaulieu
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About our tapas catering in Beaulieu
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For birthday drinks and tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Beaulieu, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Beaulieu is around 9:25pm in 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Events we cater in Beaulieu
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (under half a mile north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
Beaulieu: venues and local tips
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Beaulieu and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Beaulieu to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Historic buildings near Beaulieu frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Beaulieu is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across the SO42 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane. Nearby, we also cater events in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (less than half a mile north-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Montagu Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Nearby places to Beaulieu
Also in Beaulieu
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Beaulieu? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Beaulieu: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Beaulieu?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Beaulieu.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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