Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Waterlooville, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Waterlooville and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Book tapas catering in Waterlooville
Tapas catering in Waterlooville, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and cocktail parties, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham for your guests.
In Waterlooville, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
For event organisers in Waterlooville
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tapas for events in Waterlooville
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Waterlooville, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Waterlooville is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Historic buildings near Waterlooville frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the PO7 and PO8 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Waterlooville includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Waterlooville include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Waterlooville hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
How it works
It’s 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. Sunset in Waterlooville is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Also near Waterlooville
Also in Waterlooville
Occasions we cook for in Waterlooville
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Saint George's.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Waterlooville: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint George's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Waterlooville close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
- 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