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Tapas & canapé catering in Heckfield, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Heckfield and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Heckfield
Tapas catering for your event in Heckfield
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and drinks parties and receptions, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and croquetas.
Near Heckfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Heckfield: your questions answered
Is Heckfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Wellington Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Heckfield until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Heckfield, and we will put together a menu and price.
Events we cater in Heckfield
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
A picnic in Wellington Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Heckfield: venues and local tips
Heckfield is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Heckfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Heckfield. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 3.9 miles north-west. Historic buildings near Heckfield frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in RG27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Lane and Chamberlains Meadow or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Heckfield Heath (1 mile north), Hound Green (1 mile south), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hazeley (1 mile south-east) and Riseley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (13 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.6 miles north) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3 miles south-east). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include New Inn (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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