Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Boldre events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Boldre and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Boldre events
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tapas catering in Boldre, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and drinks parties and receptions, serving gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Boldre, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Boldre
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
For event organisers in Boldre
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Boldre questions
Which station should guests use for Boldre?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Nicholas Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Perfect for your event in Boldre
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
Planning a tapas spread in Boldre
Boldre is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Boldre, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Boldre is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Boldre, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Boldre, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across SO41 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Tweed Lane, Boldre Lane and Rope Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Boldre, we also cover Warborne (1 mile south-east), Battramsley (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-west) and Mount Pleasant (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.5 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Boldre includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile north)
Nearby places to Boldre
Other catering in Boldre
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Boldre 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 the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO41 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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