Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Butlocks Heath, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Butlocks Heath. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Butlocks Heath?
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
About our tapas catering in Butlocks Heath
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We cook Serrano ham, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and work receptions.
Near Butlocks Heath, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Other catering in Butlocks Heath
Why choose live paella in Butlocks Heath?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Butlocks Heath
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Hampshire, including Butlocks Heath
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Butlocks Heath 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.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Butlocks Heath: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Butlocks Heath for guests?
Netley station, in Butlocks Heath itself.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Receptions and parties in Butlocks Heath
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Butlocks Heath and nearby villages. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
A picnic in Westwood Woodland Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Butlocks Heath is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in SO31, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove. We also cook at events in Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.7 miles south-east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Consort Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Butlocks Heath
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Butlocks Heath, people book us for events such as:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
If you are looking at a historic venue around Butlocks Heath, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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