Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hattingley
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Hattingley. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Hattingley
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How our tapas catering works in Hattingley
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Typical bookings include engagement parties and anniversary parties, serving tortilla española, croquetas and albóndigas.
Near Hattingley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Also near Hattingley
Other catering in Hattingley
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hattingley
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
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. A summer drinks reception in Hattingley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in Hattingley
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hattingley and the surrounding area. Hattingley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Hattingley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Hattingley, we cover South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Common questions in Hattingley
How far is Hattingley from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Hattingley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in Hattingley?
Yes, we do. Hattingley is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much does tapas catering cost in Hattingley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hattingley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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