Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Passfield, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Passfield and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Passfield?
How our tapas catering works in Passfield
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We are often asked to cater work receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, serving Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Passfield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Receptions and parties in Passfield
Passfield is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For tapas catering in Passfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Passfield to Guildford (15 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Passfield, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU30, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Lyndons, Eleanor Close and Lynchborough Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Passfield for tapas catering include Conford (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (2 miles south-east), Woolmer (2 miles south-west) and Longmoor (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Passfield include Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. 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 Passfield hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Passfield
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Passfield questions
What’s the nearest station to Passfield for guests?
Liphook station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Passfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
More for events in Passfield
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Passfield until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Events we cater in Passfield
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Passfield, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Liphook station, about 2.3 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- 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