Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Church Crookham, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Church Crookham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Church Crookham
Tapas catering in Church Crookham, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s drinks reception canapés and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of croquetas, patatas bravas and tortilla española and more.
Near Church Crookham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Receptions and parties in Church Crookham
Church Crookham is about 1 mile south-east of Fleet, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Church Crookham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Church Crookham include Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Church Crookham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in GU52 and GU51, we plan around your venue. Local streets include New Road, Grove Road and Gravel Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Fleet (1 mile north-west), Crookham Village (2 miles west), Ewshot (2 miles south), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north-west) and Warren Corner (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (3 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Church Crookham includes Aunt's Pool and Aunt's Pool Hill.
- Nearby schools include Court Moor School (1.1 miles west) and School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Foresters Inn (within half a mile east)
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Church Crookham is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Church Crookham
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Church Crookham
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Also near Church Crookham
Other catering in Church Crookham
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Church Crookham
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Occasions we cook for in Church Crookham
Tapas get people talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Fleet station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Church Crookham
What’s the nearest station to Church Crookham for guests?
Fleet station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in Basingbourne Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How much does tapas catering cost in Church Crookham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
- 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