Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Little London, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Little London and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Little London
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
How our tapas catering works in Little London
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are often asked to cater work receptions and evening grazing, with albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
Near Little London, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Places near Little London
What else we do in Little London
Who books tapas catering in Little London?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Little London, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near Little London often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Little London is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little London, and we will put together a menu and price.
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Little London: venues and local tips
Little London is about 3 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can cook for your guests. Little London is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Little London to Southampton (23 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Andover station is about 2.9 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of the SP11 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Smannell (1 mile south), Upper Enham (1 mile west), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile south-east) and Knights Enham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south-west), Tadley (15 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east) and Tidworth (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Little London include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (0.5 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Little London questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Little London?
Andover station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
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, timed around your event.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Afterwards, we clear away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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