Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Wigley events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wigley.
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Wigley events
About our tapas catering in Wigley
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Wigley. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and we’re frequently booked for birthday drinks and drinks parties and receptions.
Near Wigley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Wigley
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Wigley questions
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Wigley for guests?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you cover Wigley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wigley is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What affects the price in Wigley
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Drinks receptions around Wigley
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Wigley, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (4.4 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Wigley frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Wigley, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
A little further out are Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
Events we cater in Wigley
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Totton station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Wigley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Places near Wigley
What else we do in Wigley
- 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