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Tapas Catering in Stubbington
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stubbington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in Stubbington
About our tapas catering in Stubbington
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Stubbington. Typical bookings include launches and office parties and tapas before paella, serving croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
In Stubbington, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Stubbington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Stubbington
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Stubbington
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Stubbington
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Stubbington: venues and local tips
Stubbington is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Stubbington, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Historic buildings near Stubbington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in PO14 and PO13, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Park Lane, Croftlands Avenue and Bells Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Stubbington, we cover Hill Head (1 mile south-west), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north-west), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (14 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Stubbington includes West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Stubbington House School (under half a mile north-east) and Crofton School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Osborne View pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Common questions in Stubbington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Rood Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Stubbington close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
- 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