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Tapas & canapé catering in Sherfield English, 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 Sherfield English.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Sherfield English
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our tapas catering works in Sherfield English
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Whether it’s work receptions and evening sharing boards, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo and more.
For a country party near Sherfield English, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Planning a tapas spread in Sherfield English
Sherfield English is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For an event in Sherfield English, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Sherfield English. Sherfield English is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 2.9 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Leonard.
Tapas catering in SO51 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Graemar Lane, Eastwood and Melchet View or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Sherfield English for tapas catering include Carter's Clay (2 miles north-east), Lockerley (2 miles north-east), Awbridge (2 miles east), Dunbridge (3 miles north-east) and Kimbridge (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Sherfield English
- Catering across Hampshire, including Sherfield English
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Sherfield English
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Sherfield English?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
Historic houses near Sherfield English include Landford Manor (2.2 miles south-west) and Mottisfont Abbey (3.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
Sherfield English questions
What’s the nearest station to Sherfield English for guests?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Leonard?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Nearby places to Sherfield English
Other catering in Sherfield English
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Sherfield English stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late 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 set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Sherfield English? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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