Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hambledon, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hambledon and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering in Hambledon
About our tapas catering in Hambledon
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. On the menu are Serrano ham, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters.
Near Hambledon, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Hambledon hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Hambledon
Hambledon is about 4 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Hambledon, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hambledon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hambledon to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in PO7 is planned around your venue and your guests. From High Street, West Street and The Maltings or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Hambledon, we also cover Anthill Common (1 mile south), Denmead (2 miles south-east), Anmore (3 miles south-east), Lovedean (3 miles south-east) and Wecock Farm (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles east). The countryside around Hambledon includes Wether Down and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine pub (within half a mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Hambledon is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get 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.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Nearby places to Hambledon
What else we do in Hambledon
FAQs for Hambledon
How far is Hambledon from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Perfect for your event in Hambledon
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
Historic buildings near Hambledon frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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