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Tapas Catering for Preston Candover events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Preston Candover and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Work receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering for Preston Candover events
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Preston Candover
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Tapas catering for your event in Preston Candover
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We are frequently asked to cater launches and office parties and tapas before paella, serving patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Preston Candover, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Preston Candover is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Preston Candover questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Preston Candover from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
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 served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Preston Candover: venues and local tips
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Across the RG25 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Preston Candover is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St. Mary the Virgin. If you are looking at a historic venue around Preston Candover, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Purefoy Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
For event organisers in Preston Candover
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Who books tapas catering in Preston Candover?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
Historic houses near Preston Candover include Hall Place (3.6 miles east) and Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Planning tapas catering in Preston Candover? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Preston Candover
Other catering in Preston Candover
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose live paella in Preston Candover?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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