Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Durford Wood events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Durford Wood and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Durford Wood?
Durford Wood: your questions answered
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Durford Wood from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Tapas catering in Durford Wood, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and canapés with welcome drinks, with tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
Near Durford Wood, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Receptions and parties in Durford Wood
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Durford Wood and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Durford Wood to Guildford (20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Liss station is about 1 mile away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Durford Wood, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in GU33 and GU31, we plan around your venue and timings. From Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Durford Wood, we cover West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby, you’ll find Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Occasions we cook for in Durford Wood
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Durford Wood book us for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
Historic buildings near Durford Wood frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Also near Durford Wood
Also in Durford Wood
For event organisers in Durford Wood
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Durford Wood
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Hampshire, including Durford Wood
What affects the price in Durford Wood
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Durford Wood until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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- 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