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Tapas Catering for Ramsdean events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Ramsdean. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Ramsdean
For event organisers in Ramsdean
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Tapas catering in Ramsdean, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We are often asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas starters, with gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Ramsdean, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Questions from Ramsdean
Is Ramsdean too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Ramsdean is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU32 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Drinks receptions around Ramsdean
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Ramsdean and the surrounding area. Ramsdean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Ramsdean to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Ramsdean, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east. Ramsdean is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the GU32 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Ramsdean, we also cover Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pidham Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books tapas catering in Ramsdean?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where we can cook in Ramsdean
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Places near Ramsdean
What else we do in Ramsdean
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Ramsdean
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella 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