Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Weavers Down, Hampshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Weavers Down: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Weavers Down?
Weavers Down: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Weavers Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Weavers Down close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cater in Weavers Down?
We do. We cook at events in Weavers Down and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Tapas catering for your event in Weavers Down
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it’s table tapas as a starter and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook croquetas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In a rural spot like Weavers Down, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Weavers Down
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Weavers Down and the whole of Hampshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Weavers Down
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Weavers Down to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Weavers Down is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU30 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Weavers Down has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Other catering in Weavers Down
- 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