Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Stone, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Stone and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Stone
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables.
Bar staff and sangria.
About our tapas catering in Stone
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s work receptions and tapas starters, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
In a rural spot like Stone, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stone
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Stone until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Stone
Do you come out to small places like Stone?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cover Stone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Stone and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in Stone
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Stone, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Stone include Beaulieu Palace House (4.4 miles north-west) and Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Stone often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Stone, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in SO45 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Hill.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Also near Stone
What else we do in Stone
Events we cater in Stone
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Stone and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
After a ceremony at a church such as St Francis, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Stone? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
- 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