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Tapas & canapé catering in Walhampton, Hampshire
Looking for tapas catering in Walhampton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Walhampton
Tapas catering for your event in Walhampton
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For tapas starters and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers and more.
Near Walhampton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Walhampton questions
We’re having a ceremony at United Reform Church: 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. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Walhampton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How much does tapas catering cost in Walhampton?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Walhampton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Walhampton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Walhampton
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Walhampton
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Walhampton
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
After a ceremony at a church such as United Reform Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Walhampton
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Receptions and parties in Walhampton
Walhampton is about 1 mile east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Walhampton and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Lymington Town station is in Walhampton itself. Historic buildings near Walhampton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Walhampton is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about a mile, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across SO41. We can cater an event on streets such as Undershore Road and Walhampton Hill. If your venue is just outside Walhampton, we also cover Lymington (1 mile west), Portmore (1 mile north), Warborne (1 mile north), Pennington (1 mile south-west) and Pilley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (6 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4 miles south). The countryside around Walhampton includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Walhampton include Southlands School (1 mile north) and Priestlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ferryman pub (within half a mile north)
- 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