Portsmouth · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Portsmouth Point, Portsmouth
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Portsmouth Point and Portsmouth, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Portsmouth Point?
How our tapas catering works in Portsmouth Point
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. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and we’re frequently booked for tapas with a paella main course and engagement drinks.
Tapas make a party in Portsmouth Point easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Portsmouth Point
Organising a club, school or community event in Portsmouth Point? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Receptions and parties in Portsmouth Point
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. From the centre of Portsmouth Point to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Portsmouth Point is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Portsmouth Point has its own station, Portsmouth Harbour station. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Portsmouth Point, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in PO1, PO5 and PO12, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Portsmouth Point for tapas catering include Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (under half a mile east) and Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near Portsmouth Point include Portsmouth Grammar School (within half a mile east) and Charter Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge Tavern (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Southsea (0.9 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Portsmouth Point is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Portsmouth Point
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Portsmouth Garrison church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Portsmouth Point hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Portsmouth Point and across Portsmouth
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Portsmouth Point
Can you cater a reception after a service at Portsmouth Garrison church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Portsmouth Point for guests?
Portsmouth Harbour station, in Portsmouth Point itself.
Do you cover Portsmouth Point?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Portsmouth Point is within our area and the rest of Portsmouth. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does tapas catering cost in Portsmouth Point?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Nearby places to Portsmouth Point
Other catering in Portsmouth Point
- 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