Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hunton, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hunton.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Hunton
Tapas catering for your event in Hunton
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and receptions and drinks parties, with tortilla española, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Hunton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Planning a tapas spread in Hunton
Hunton is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Hunton and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Hunton to Southampton (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Hunton, we also cover Stoke Charity (1 mile south-east), Egypt (1 mile west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (3 miles south) and Barton Stacey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Wonston Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Hunton
Also in Hunton
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Hunton until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- 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 will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Why choose live paella in Hunton?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Hunton
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Hunton: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Hunton?
Micheldever station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Hunton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you come to Hunton?
We do. Hunton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Events we cater in Hunton
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hunton, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- 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