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Tapas Catering for Tidworth events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tidworth and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering for Tidworth events
Planning a tapas spread in Tidworth
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Tidworth will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Tidworth is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Historic buildings near Tidworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
For tapas catering in SP9, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close. With the A338 and A3026 close by, Tidworth is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Clarendon Infants' School (less than half a mile south-east)
Tapas catering in Tidworth, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and drinks reception canapés, with padrón peppers, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
Tapas make a party in Tidworth easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Tidworth is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Tidworth? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Tidworth
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Why choose live paella in Tidworth?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Tidworth and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Occasions we cook for in Tidworth
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Tidworth questions
Is Tidworth close to London?
About 70 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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