Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bramshaw, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Bramshaw.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Bramshaw
About our tapas catering in Bramshaw
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. For evening grazing and engagement drinks, we can cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Bramshaw, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
FAQs for Bramshaw
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Bramshaw?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Nearby places to Bramshaw
What else we do in Bramshaw
Tapas for events in Bramshaw
Bramshaw is about 5 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Bramshaw, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Bramshaw is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Bramshaw to Southampton (10 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Bramshaw, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across SO43 and the streets around it. Main roads around Bramshaw include the B3079, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Bramshaw, we cover Canada (2 miles north-east), Brook (2 miles south) and Wittensford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (5 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Bramshaw includes Copythorne Common.
Events we cater in Bramshaw
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Bramshaw:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (2.3 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. 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 choose Love Paella in Bramshaw
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What happens on the day
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 we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Bramshaw is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What affects the price in Bramshaw
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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