Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in The Mint, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across The Mint and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in The Mint
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
About our tapas catering in The Mint
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and work receptions, with patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near The Mint, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
For event organisers in The Mint
Organising a club, school or community event in The Mint? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in The Mint, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Also near The Mint
More for events in The Mint
Receptions and parties in The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in The Mint are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Hope Church. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of The Mint, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across GU33. We also cook at events in Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). The countryside around The Mint includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Temple Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover The Mint and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in The Mint until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in The Mint?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, Liss station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
Questions from The Mint
How far is The Mint from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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