Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Clanville
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Clanville and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
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About our tapas catering in Clanville
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and welcome-drink canapés, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
Near Clanville, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Where we can cook in Clanville
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Clanville questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Margaret's Chapel?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Clanville too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Clanville: venues and local tips
Clanville is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Clanville and the surrounding area. Clanville is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Margaret's Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.2 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Appleshaw (1 mile south-west), Redenham (1 mile west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile south-east), Chute Forest (1 mile north-west) and Penton Grafton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (3.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Clanville is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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