Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Newton Valence events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Newton Valence and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Newton Valence
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About our tapas catering in Newton Valence
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and engagement parties, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Newton Valence, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
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Planning a tapas spread in Newton Valence
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Events in Newton Valence are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Newton Valence to Guildford (20 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Newton Valence, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Newton Valence is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over GU34 and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Newton Valence includes Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Newton Valence
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Newton Valence
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Newton Valence, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 4.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Newton Valence is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Make sure dishes are labelled
We clear our equipment when service ends.
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Where we can cook in Newton Valence
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Newton Valence
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Newton Valence questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
- 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