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Tapas Catering in Minstead
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Minstead and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Minstead?
Tapas catering in Minstead, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s drinks reception canapés and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, croquetas and albóndigas.
For a country party near Minstead, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Minstead is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning tapas catering in Minstead? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Hampshire, including Minstead
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Common questions in Minstead
Do you come out to small places like Minstead?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Minstead for guests?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. 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.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Minstead: venues and local tips
Minstead is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Minstead will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Minstead, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across SO43 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Bull Lane, Seaman's Lane and Football Green or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Minstead, we also cover Wittensford (2 miles north), Cadnam (2 miles north-east), Bartley (2 miles north-east), Woodlands (3 miles east) and Newbridge (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (10 miles south) and Romsey (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (3.3 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Trusty Servant Inn (within half a mile south-west)
- 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