Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Palestine, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Palestine.
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Palestine
Tapas catering in Palestine, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For tapas starters and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Near Palestine, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Events we cater in Palestine
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Palestine has its own station, Grateley station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Palestine
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Palestine and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Palestine, and we will put together a menu and price.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Your questions about tapas catering in Palestine
What’s the nearest station to Palestine for guests?
Palestine has its own station: Grateley station.
Is Palestine close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Drinks receptions around Palestine
Palestine is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Palestine, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Palestine to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Idmiston Manor (4.7 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Leonard.
For tapas catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Station Road, Streetway Road and Campbell Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Palestine, we also cover Grateley (1 mile north-east), Quarley (2 miles north), Over Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Not far away are Quarley Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Palestine is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Towns and villages near Palestine
Also in Palestine
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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