Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Hedge End
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hedge End and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Hedge End
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Tapas catering in Hedge End, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. For tapas before paella and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and croquetas for your guests.
In Hedge End, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
FAQs for Hedge End
Can you cook near the sea around Hedge End?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Perfect for your event in Hedge End
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Hedge End and Hampshire:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, Hedge End station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Tapas for events in Hedge End
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO30, we will come to your venue or garden. Hedge End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
Historic houses near Hedge End include South Stoneham House (3.5 miles north-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.6 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in SO30 and SO31 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Hedge End sits on or near the A334 and B3033, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Thornhill (2 miles west), Harefield (2 miles west), West End (2 miles north-west), Chartwell Green (2 miles north-west) and Sholing (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Local schools include Wildern School (under half a mile north) and Wildern School (within half a mile north)
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.
Also near Hedge End
Other catering in Hedge End
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Hedge End has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is 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.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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