Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Sarisbury, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Sarisbury.
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in Sarisbury
Sarisbury questions
Is Sarisbury close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Paul?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sarisbury.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How our tapas catering works in Sarisbury
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella.
In Sarisbury, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Sarisbury is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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What affects the price in Sarisbury
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Sarisbury
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sarisbury
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Sarisbury
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Sarisbury: venues and local tips
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Sarisbury. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Paul. Historic buildings near Sarisbury frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in SO31 is planned around your venue. From Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Sarisbury for tapas catering include Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (within half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Ship Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
- 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