Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Longmoor
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Longmoor.
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Longmoor
How our tapas catering works in Longmoor
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We’re often asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and welcome-drink canapés, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near Longmoor, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Table tapas are set down to share.
Serving boards and crockery.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Longmoor
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Longmoor and the whole of Hampshire
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Towns and villages near Longmoor
Also in Longmoor
Longmoor questions
Do you come out to small places like Longmoor?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Longmoor for guests?
Liss station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Who books tapas catering in Longmoor?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Liss station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Longmoor has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning a tapas spread in Longmoor
Longmoor is about 3 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Longmoor, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Longmoor is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Longmoor, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Longmoor, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in GU33, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Woolmer Road, Roberts Road and Methuen Road. Other places close to Longmoor for tapas catering include Greatham (1 mile west), Woolmer (1 mile north-west), Liss Forest (2 miles south-west), The Mint (2 miles south) and Blackmoor (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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