Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for East Worldham events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in East Worldham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in East Worldham
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Tapas catering in East Worldham, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We are often asked to cater cocktail parties and work receptions, with tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
For a country party near East Worldham, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Towns and villages near East Worldham
What else we do in East Worldham
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
FAQs for East Worldham
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is East Worldham close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cater in East Worldham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and East Worldham is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in East Worldham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in East Worldham until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, 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.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Why choose tapas catering in East Worldham?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Alton station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
East Worldham: venues and local tips
East Worldham is about 2 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in East Worldham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. East Worldham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from East Worldham to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around East Worldham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Caker's Lane, Shelleys Lane and Wyck Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wyck (1 mile north-east), Hartley Mauditt (1 mile south), Neatham (2 miles north), Holybourne (2 miles north) and Oakhanger (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (9 miles south) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles west) and Allen Gallery (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Worldham includes Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use 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