Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Ibworth
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ibworth and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Ibworth?
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About our tapas catering in Ibworth
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We are frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and receptions and drinks parties, serving tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Near Ibworth, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around Ibworth
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ibworth to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Overton station is about 3.5 miles away.
Tapas catering in RG26 and RG23 is planned around your venue and timings. For events just outside Ibworth, we cover Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
Perfect for your event in Ibworth
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Ibworth, people book us for occasions like:
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Historic houses near Ibworth include The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or RG26 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Ibworth
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Common questions in Ibworth
Is Ibworth close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Ibworth for guests?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Ibworth has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Nearby places to Ibworth
More for events in Ibworth
- 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