Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Bradley
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bradley and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Bradley
Tapas catering in Bradley, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and table tapas as a starter, serving patatas bravas, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near Bradley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
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 talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Who books tapas catering in Bradley?
Tapas are sociable food.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Bradley and Hampshire:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bradley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Your questions about tapas catering in Bradley
How far is Bradley from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Bradley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Bradley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Bradley and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bradley
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Bradley and the whole of Hampshire
Planning a tapas spread in Bradley
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Bradley will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bradley to Reading (20 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (1.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (2.3 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. Other places close to Bradley for tapas catering include Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Not far away are King's Hill.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Bradley is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
More for events in Bradley
- 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