Medway · England
Tapas Catering in Allhallows
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Allhallows and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
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Tapas catering in Allhallows, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for tapas before paella and birthday drinks.
In a rural spot like Allhallows, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Drinks receptions around Allhallows
Allhallows is in Medway. From the centre of Allhallows to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Allhallows is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cook right across the region, from Allhallows to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Allhallows, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Tapas catering in ME3 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Allhallows, we cover Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Your questions about tapas catering in Allhallows
Do you come out to small places like Allhallows?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Allhallows from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you cater in Allhallows?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Allhallows and the rest of Medway. To check your date, use our quote form.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Towns and villages near Allhallows
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How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Allhallows hosts choose us
- Events in Allhallows and across Medway
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Who books tapas catering in Allhallows?
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: Chalkwell station is about 5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
The process
Service is quick: 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 Allhallows has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Allhallows? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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