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Tapas Catering in Blendworth
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Blendworth: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Blendworth
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting 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.
Tapas catering for your event in Blendworth
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella.
Near Blendworth, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What affects the price in Blendworth
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Perfect for your event in Blendworth
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Blendworth and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Blendworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Blendworth
Is Blendworth close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Blendworth
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Blendworth is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Blendworth: venues and local tips
Blendworth is about 1 mile north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. For an event in Blendworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Blendworth. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Blendworth to Southampton (18 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity. Blendworth is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in PO8, we can bring tapas catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chalton (2 miles north-east), Forestside (3 miles east), West Marden (4 miles east), Buriton (4 miles north) and Weston (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Hedge End (14 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Blendworth includes Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Blendworth include Horndean Technology College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship & Bell pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Blendworth
Other catering in Blendworth
- 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