Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Totford, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Totford: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Totford events
Tapas catering in Totford, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. For office parties and launches and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Totford, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why choose tapas catering in Totford?
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Guests travelling by rail: Micheldever station is about 4.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why choose live paella in Totford?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Totford
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Hampshire, including Totford
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Totford
Which station should guests use for Totford?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is Totford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Totford is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Towns and villages near Totford
Also in Totford
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Tapas for events in Totford
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Totford to Southampton (18 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Totford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can bring tapas catering to you. Close by, we cover events in Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
What affects the price in Totford
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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