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Tapas Catering in Maybush
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Maybush and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Maybush
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Maybush stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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How our tapas catering works in Maybush
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For receptions and drinks parties and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
For a party in a place like Maybush, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Maybush (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Maybush, and we will put together a menu and price.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Maybush
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Maybush?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.9 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Receptions and parties in Maybush
Maybush is about 3 miles east of Totton, in Southampton. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Maybush. Maybush is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west. If you are looking at a historic venue around Maybush, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Maybush is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across the SO16 and SO15 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Maybush, we cover Coxford (1 mile north-east), Hillyfields (1 mile north-west), Regents Park (1 mile south-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east) and Millbrook (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles east).
A little further out are Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Western Community Hospital (under half a mile south). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Millbrook Community School (under half a mile north-west) and Regents Park Community College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Bridge Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
Maybush: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in St James' Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Maybush for guests?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cover Maybush?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Maybush is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
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More for events in Maybush
- 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