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Tapas & canapé catering in Leigh Park, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Leigh Park. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Leigh Park
Tapas catering in Leigh Park, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is work receptions and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Around Leigh Park, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Leigh Park questions
Is Leigh Park close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, 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 Leigh Park
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Hampshire, including Leigh Park
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Where we can cook in Leigh Park
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Events we cater in Leigh Park
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Leigh Park, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
Historic houses near Leigh Park include Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Planning a tapas spread in Leigh Park
Leigh Park is about 1 mile north of Havant, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Leigh Park, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Leigh Park to Southampton (18 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Francis. If you are looking at a historic venue around Leigh Park, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cover events in every part of PO9. That could mean an event in a garden on Riders Lane, Iping Avenue and Sunwood Road. Other places close to Leigh Park for tapas catering include Havant (1 mile south), Durrants (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Rowlands Castle (2 miles north-east) and Langstone (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Leigh Park include Park Community School (0.6 miles west)
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Evening receptions in Leigh Park stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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