Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Frostlane, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Frostlane: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Frostlane
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Frostlane
- Catering across Hampshire, including Frostlane
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Tapas catering for your event in Frostlane
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. On the menu are croquetas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés.
Near Frostlane, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Occasions we cook for in Frostlane
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you are looking at a historic venue around Frostlane, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What affects the price in Frostlane
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Frostlane, and we will put together a menu and price.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Frostlane
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
What else we do in Frostlane
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Drinks receptions around Frostlane
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Frostlane, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Frostlane include Medieval Merchant's House (3.1 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Netley station, about 2.5 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Frostlane include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Frostlane include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
Frostlane: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St Anne: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Frostlane.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Frostlane until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
- 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