Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Sleaford, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sleaford and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Sleaford
Tapas catering in Sleaford, cooked live
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. For welcome-drink canapés and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham and more.
In a rural spot like Sleaford, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sleaford, and we will put together a menu and price.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Sleaford
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Sleaford has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Sleaford
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Sleaford from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cover Sleaford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Sleaford and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Tapas for events in Sleaford
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Sleaford and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Sleaford to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Sleaford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU35, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Sleaford, we also cover Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sleaford include Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you will find The New Inn (less than half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
What else we do in Sleaford
Who books tapas catering in Sleaford?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.2 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
- 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