Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Knapp
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Knapp: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Knapp
How our tapas catering works in Knapp
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For drinks reception canapés and office parties and launches, we can cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and tortilla española for your guests.
In a rural spot like Knapp, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Knapp, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Knapp
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Knapp and across Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
FAQs for Knapp
Is Knapp close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Knapp for guests?
Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you come to Knapp?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Knapp. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Occasions we cook for in Knapp
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in Knapp, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near Knapp frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Nearby places to Knapp
Also in Knapp
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evening receptions in Knapp stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Drinks receptions around Knapp
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Knapp and the surrounding area. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Knapp to Southampton (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 2.5 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mark.
We cater events across SO51. For events just outside Knapp, we cover Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Knapp includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Knapp? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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