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Tapas Catering in Clayhall
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Clayhall and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
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How our tapas catering works in Clayhall
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. On the menu are padrón peppers, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus.
In Clayhall, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
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For event organisers in Clayhall
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Questions from Clayhall
What’s the nearest station to Clayhall for guests?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at St Francis: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Where we can cook in Clayhall
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Clayhall
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
Who books tapas catering in Clayhall?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as St Francis, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Clayhall until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning a tapas spread in Clayhall
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Clayhall, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Clayhall. Clayhall is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Historic buildings near Clayhall often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.4 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in PO12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (1.2 miles north) and Bay House School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.7 miles east)
- 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