Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Quarley, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Quarley.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Quarley
What affects the price in Quarley
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Tapas catering in Quarley, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Quarley. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and we are often booked for engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Quarley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Quarley
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Should I cook it myself?
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.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Planning a tapas spread in Quarley
Quarley is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For an event in Quarley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Quarley. Quarley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 1.6 miles south.
We cover events in every part of the SP11 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Park Lane and Etwall or the roads around them. Other places close to Quarley for tapas catering include Fox (1 mile east), Grateley (1 mile south), Amport (2 miles east), Thruxton (2 miles north-east) and Palestine (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Andover (6 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Quarley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Quarley questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Quarley?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Also in Quarley
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Events we cater in Quarley
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Quarley:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you are looking at a historic venue around Quarley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- 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