Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mount Pleasant: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Mount Pleasant?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Mount Pleasant
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Mount Pleasant and the whole of Hampshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Mount Pleasant, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Mount Pleasant, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Perfect for your event in Mount Pleasant
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic buildings near Mount Pleasant frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Mount Pleasant stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For an event in Mount Pleasant, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Mount Pleasant. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Sway station is about 1.6 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Mount Pleasant, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area. From Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Mount Pleasant for tapas catering include Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mount Pleasant include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Hobler Public House (1 mile north-east)
Mount Pleasant questions
What’s the nearest station to Mount Pleasant for guests?
The closest is Sway station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Mount Pleasant?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Mount Pleasant
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
For event organisers in Mount Pleasant
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re 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.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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