Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Durley, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Durley and the surrounding area.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Durley
Tapas for events in Durley
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Durley and the surrounding area. Durley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Cross. If you are looking at a historic venue around Durley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of SO32. Whether your event is on Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Durley include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
How our tapas catering works in Durley
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and office parties and launches, with gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Durley, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Durley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose tapas catering in Durley?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Durley, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic houses near Durley include South Stoneham House (5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Why choose live paella in Durley?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Durley
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
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. Just use our quote form.
Nearby places to Durley
Also in Durley
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Durley
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
FAQs for Durley
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Cross: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Durley from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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