Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Michelmersh
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Michelmersh. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Michelmersh
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
How our tapas catering works in Michelmersh
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook Serrano ham, albóndigas and croquetas, and we are frequently booked for drinks parties and receptions and engagement celebrations.
In a rural spot like Michelmersh, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Michelmersh
- We cover Michelmersh and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Who books tapas catering in Michelmersh?
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Michelmersh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Michelmersh: venues and local tips
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Michelmersh, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Michelmersh, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring tapas catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane. For events just outside Michelmersh, we cover Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Malthouse Inn (0.5 miles south)
Also near Michelmersh
Other catering in Michelmersh
Michelmersh questions
What’s the nearest station to Michelmersh for guests?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Michelmersh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What affects the price in Michelmersh
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For event organisers in Michelmersh
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Michelmersh until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, 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