Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Woodend
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woodend and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Woodend events
About our tapas catering in Woodend
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and tapas and paella menus, with albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Woodend, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Woodend stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Woodend and the whole of Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Tapas for events in Woodend
Woodend is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Woodend will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Woodend is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.6 miles west. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Woodend, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cater events across the PO17 postcode area. Other places close to Woodend for tapas catering include Kingsmead (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east) and Southend (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Woodend
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Woodend? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Woodend
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FAQs for Woodend
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Woodend for guests?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Events we cater in Woodend
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodend and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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