Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Shipton Bellinger and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Shipton Bellinger
Tapas catering for your event in Shipton Bellinger
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We cook albóndigas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for cocktail parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a country party near Shipton Bellinger, 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.
Tapas for events in Shipton Bellinger
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Shipton Bellinger, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Shipton Bellinger is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Shipton Bellinger to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Shipton Bellinger, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the SP9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (within half a mile east)
Occasions we cook for in Shipton Bellinger
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Shipton Bellinger, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Shipton Bellinger questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
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.
Which station should guests use for Shipton Bellinger?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cover Shipton Bellinger?
We do. We cook at events in Shipton Bellinger and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shipton Bellinger.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Nearby places to Shipton Bellinger
More for events in Shipton Bellinger
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Shipton Bellinger is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Planning tapas catering in Shipton Bellinger? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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