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Tapas Catering in Whiteley
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Whiteley and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Whiteley
About our tapas catering in Whiteley
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for tapas and paella menus and evening grazing.
Tapas make a party in Whiteley easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Whiteley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events we cater in Whiteley
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
In Whiteley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as St Margaret Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Whiteley until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Whiteley
Also in Whiteley
Drinks receptions around Whiteley
Whiteley is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Whiteley will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Whiteley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Whiteley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Swanwick station is about 0.8 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in PO15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Oak Coppice Road, Thyme Avenue and Christie Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Burridge (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile south-west), Segensworth (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Swanwick (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Whiteley include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.8 miles south-west)
Questions from Whiteley
What’s the nearest station to Whiteley for guests?
Swanwick station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Margaret Mary?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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