Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Easton, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Easton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Easton
How our tapas catering works in Easton
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For canapés with welcome drinks and cocktail parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
In a rural spot like Easton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Easton
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Also in Easton
Organising for someone else?
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Easton is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Easton questions
What’s the nearest station to Easton for guests?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How far is Easton from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Easton.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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 the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Receptions and parties in Easton
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For an event in Easton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Easton. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Easton to Southampton (13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Easton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in SO21, we can bring tapas catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Easton, we cover Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Easton include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (within half a mile north-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