Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Elvetham events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Elvetham and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Elvetham
Drinks receptions around Elvetham
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Elvetham, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.8 miles east. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Elvetham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across the RG27 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Home Farm Road and Fleet Road. Other places close to Elvetham for tapas catering include Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
- Schools near Elvetham include Calthorpe Park School (1.3 miles south) and Sunday School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find De Havilland Arms (0.7 miles south-east)
Tapas catering in Elvetham, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For engagement drinks and evening sharing boards, we can cook Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas and more.
Near Elvetham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in Elvetham?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Elvetham
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Elvetham
Could we have live paella in The Views Meadow?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Elvetham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Elvetham has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Elvetham?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Elvetham:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
A picnic in The Views Meadow? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Elvetham
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Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Planning tapas catering in Elvetham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in 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