Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Bighton events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bighton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Bighton
How our tapas catering works in Bighton
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For engagement celebrations and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In a rural spot like Bighton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Bighton
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Other catering in Bighton
Your questions about tapas catering in Bighton
How far is Bighton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you come to Bighton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Bighton is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Occasions we cook for in Bighton
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bighton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Bighton 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Bighton hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Drinks receptions around Bighton
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Bighton. Bighton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.5 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Bighton include Red Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile east)
- 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