Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in North Charford, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in North Charford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in North Charford
Occasions we cook for in North Charford
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in North Charford and Hampshire:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
How our tapas catering works in North Charford
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We cook padrón peppers, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for canapés with welcome drinks and drinks parties and receptions.
For a country party near North Charford, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Places near North Charford
More for events in North Charford
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in North Charford stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
North Charford: venues and local tips
North Charford is in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of North Charford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (2.8 miles west) and Landford Manor (4.1 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near North Charford frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in SP6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Carter's Close, Tethering Drove and Hale Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hatchet Green (1 mile west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (10 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near North Charford include The Trafalgar School at Downton (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Woodfalls Inn (less than half a mile north)
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including North Charford
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in North Charford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What affects the price in North Charford
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning tapas catering in North Charford? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in North Charford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is North Charford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including North Charford.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
- 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