Hampshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Whitehill, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Whitehill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Whitehill
How our tapas catering works in Whitehill
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For engagement celebrations and cocktail parties, we can cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas and more.
Around Whitehill, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Receptions and parties in Whitehill
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU35 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Whitehill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Whitehill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in GU35, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close. For events just outside Whitehill, we cover Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Whitehill include Mill Chase Academy (1 mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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.
Nearby places to Whitehill
Other catering in Whitehill
Your questions about tapas catering in Whitehill
What’s the nearest station to Whitehill for guests?
Liphook station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Whitehill close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Whitehill
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Whitehill is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Where we can cook in Whitehill
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- 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