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Tapas & canapé catering in St Denys, Southampton
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across St Denys and Southampton, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
Book tapas catering in St Denys
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in St Denys and across Southampton
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in St Denys
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and sharing tapas starters, serving albóndigas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
For a party in a place like St Denys, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- St Denys (SO17, SO18, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in St Denys
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for St Denys?
St Denys has its own station: St Denys station.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you come to St Denys?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and St Denys is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in St Denys 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
St Denys: venues and local tips
St Denys is about 1 mile north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of St Denys to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. St Denys is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (1 mile north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around St Denys, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of St Denys, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of the SO17, SO18 and SO14 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Ivy Road, Lawn Road and Kent Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A335 and A3035 close by, St Denys is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside St Denys, we also cover Portswood (1 mile north-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Park (1 mile east) and Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near St Denys include Bitterne Park School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include South Western Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Who books tapas catering in St Denys?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater in St Denys and Southampton:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Denys, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
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.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in St Denys
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- 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