Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Chute Forest
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Chute Forest. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Chute Forest?
FAQs for Chute Forest
Is Chute Forest too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Chute Forest?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Tapas catering in Chute Forest, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and office parties and launches.
In a rural spot like Chute Forest, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Planning a tapas spread in Chute Forest
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Chute Forest. Chute Forest is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Chute Forest to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
Historic buildings near Chute Forest often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church.
We cater events across the SP11 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles north)
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Chute Forest
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Chute Forest and across Hampshire
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Chute Forest
What else we do in Chute Forest
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Chute Forest has daylight until about 9:25pm 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.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chute Forest, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables.
Bar staff and sangria.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in Chute Forest
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
In Chute Forest and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
Guests travelling by rail: Andover station is about 4.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- 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