Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Cufaude
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cufaude and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Cufaude?
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Cufaude
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
Tapas catering in Cufaude, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for engagement drinks and work receptions.
Near Cufaude, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Cufaude is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cufaude? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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.
Nearby places to Cufaude
What else we do in Cufaude
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about tapas catering in Cufaude
How far is Cufaude from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Cufaude?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Occasions we cook for in Cufaude
Big or small, tapas work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cufaude and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Vyne Chapel.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Tapas for events in Cufaude
Cufaude is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Cufaude, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Cufaude to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near Cufaude include The Vyne (0.9 miles west) and Stratfield Saye House (4 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Cufaude, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across RG26 and the streets around it. For events just outside Cufaude, we cover Bramley (1 mile north), Bramley Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (2 miles east), Sherfield on Loddon (2 miles east) and Three Ashes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (13 miles east), Fleet (10 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
A little further out are Basing House (3.1 miles south) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Cufaude include Everest Community Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Sangria and bar staff.
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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