Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hatchet Green, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hatchet Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Hatchet Green events
Hatchet Green: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hatchet Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How our tapas catering works in Hatchet Green
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re often asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, with padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Hatchet Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Hatchet Green: venues and local tips
Hatchet Green is in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SP6 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Hatchet Green include Breamore House (2.6 miles west) and Landford Manor (4.2 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in SP6, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hatchet Close and Hatchet Green or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Hatchet Green, we cover North Charford (1 mile east) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (11 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Trafalgar School at Downton (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Woodfalls Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Also near Hatchet Green
What else we do in Hatchet Green
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Hatchet Green 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 hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Events we cater in Hatchet Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hatchet Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Hatchet Green
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Where we can cook in Hatchet Green
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hatchet Green
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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