A spread of tapas on wooden boards with glasses of red wine

Hampshire · England

Tapas Catering in Hursley

From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Hursley.

Canapés with welcome drinks
Work receptions
Engagement celebrations

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Live tapas catering in Hursley

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About our tapas catering in Hursley

Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s birthday and anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers.

Near Hursley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.

Area: Hursley (SO21)
County: Hampshire
Diets: Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
Add-ons: Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
Price: Ask us for a quote
Updated: 23 October 2026

Cook it yourself or book a caterer?

Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.

You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.

Prices and what affects them

Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:

Guest numbers
Your choice of paellas
Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
How long we’re needed on site

Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.

Getting an accurate quote

For a quote, it helps to have:

Anything your venue supplies
A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The date and rough timings
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers

We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.

For event organisers in Hursley

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hursley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.

Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.

Your questions about tapas catering in Hursley

Is Hursley close to London?

Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.

Do you come out to small places like Hursley?

No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.

Can we have tapas without paella?

Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.

Can you do gluten-free paella?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.

Are there vegetarian tapas?

Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.

Are the tapas fresh?

We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.

Do you cover Hursley?

Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hursley and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.

Do you serve drinks with tapas?

We can add sangria and bar staff.

Drinks receptions around Hursley

Hursley is about 3 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Events in Hursley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hursley to Southampton (7 miles away).

If you are looking at a historic venue around Hursley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles east.

For tapas catering in SO21, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Sussex Close, Heathcote Place and Port Lane. Other places close to Hursley for tapas catering include Ladwell (1 mile south), Oliver's Battery (2 miles north-east), Compton (2 miles east), Otterbourne (2 miles south-east) and South Down (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south).

Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Twyford Down and Flexford Nature Reserve.

Schools near Hursley include Thornden School (2.5 miles south-east)
Nearby, you will find The King's Head pub (under half a mile south)

Map of Hursley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Live paella or other catering?

Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Why choose Love Paella in Hursley

Paella cooked from scratch on site
Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Real theatre, not just catering
Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them

Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.

How the day works

It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Hursley until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.