Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Gilbert Street
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Gilbert Street.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Gilbert Street
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
About our tapas catering in Gilbert Street
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus.
Near Gilbert Street, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Tapas go out to the tables.
Bar staff and sangria.
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Gilbert Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Gilbert Street
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Gilbert Street stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Common questions in Gilbert Street
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Gilbert Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cover Gilbert Street?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Gilbert Street and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Tapas for events in Gilbert Street
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Gilbert Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Gilbert Street to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Historic houses near Gilbert Street include Bentworth Hall (4.2 miles north) and Hall Place (4.7 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Gilbert Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cook at events all over the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Gilbert Street for tapas catering include Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
For event organisers in Gilbert Street
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Towns and villages near Gilbert Street
More for events in Gilbert Street
Perfect for your event in Gilbert Street
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- 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