Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Catherington events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Catherington and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Catherington
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
About our tapas catering in Catherington
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. For tapas before paella and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Catherington, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
More for events in Catherington
What affects the price in Catherington
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Tapas for events in Catherington
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO8, we will come to your venue or garden. Catherington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Historic buildings near Catherington frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east. Catherington is within about 7 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, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Catherington, we cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Catherington include Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Catherington include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
Perfect for your event in Catherington
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Catherington, people book us for events such as:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Catherington
What’s the nearest station to Catherington for guests?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Where we can cook in Catherington
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Catherington
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Catherington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- 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 set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Catherington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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