Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in High Cross, Hampshire
Looking for tapas catering in High Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near High Cross
About our tapas catering in High Cross
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés.
For a country party near High Cross, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near High Cross
More for events in High Cross
Receptions and parties in High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in High Cross. High Cross is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from High Cross to Southampton (20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Petersfield station is about 2.6 miles away. Historic buildings near High Cross often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. High Cross is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in GU32 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell. Nearby, we also cater events in Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Perfect for your event in High Cross
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Why choose live paella in High Cross?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in High Cross
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
What affects the price in High Cross
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
High Cross: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for High Cross?
Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including High Cross.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in High Cross has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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