Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Catisfield events
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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Catisfield.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Catisfield
How our tapas catering works in Catisfield
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and sharing boards for evening guests, serving croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
In Catisfield, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Catisfield
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about tapas catering in Catisfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Catisfield close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose tapas catering in Catisfield?
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Guests travelling by rail: Fareham station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Catisfield has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a tapas spread in Catisfield
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Catisfield or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Catisfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Catisfield to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Catisfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in PO15 and PO14, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Catisfield, we also cover Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Fishermans Arms (0.5 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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