Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Whitchurch, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Whitchurch and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Whitchurch
How our tapas catering works in Whitchurch
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it is engagement drinks and launches and office parties, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas make a party in Whitchurch easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Where we can cook in Whitchurch
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Whitchurch hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Whitchurch
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
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.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Whitchurch has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Whitchurch? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Towns and villages near Whitchurch
Also in Whitchurch
Whitchurch questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Hallows?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Whitchurch close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cover Whitchurch?
We do. Whitchurch is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Planning a tapas spread in Whitchurch
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Whitchurch are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Whitchurch is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Whitchurch to Reading (22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north.
For tapas catering in RG28, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Station Road and London Street. With the B3400 close by, Whitchurch is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
- Schools near Whitchurch include Testbourne Community School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red House Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Whitchurch
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Hallows.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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