Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Liss Forest, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Liss Forest: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Liss Forest
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Tapas catering in Liss Forest, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for welcome-drink canapés and birthday and anniversary parties.
In a rural spot like Liss Forest, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
More for events in Liss Forest
Planning a tapas spread in Liss Forest
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Liss Forest, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Liss Forest is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Liss Forest to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Liss station is about 0.7 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Saviour's. Liss Forest is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in GU33, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Liss Forest, we also cover The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Temple Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your event in Liss Forest
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
In Liss Forest and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Historic buildings near Liss Forest frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
Liss Forest questions
What’s the nearest station to Liss Forest for guests?
Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Liss Forest close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Liss Forest
- Catering across Hampshire, including Liss Forest
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Liss Forest
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Liss Forest is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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