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Tapas Catering for Aycliffe events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Aycliffe and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Aycliffe
Tapas catering in Aycliffe, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. For cocktail parties and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Aycliffe, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Occasions we cook for in Aycliffe
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Aycliffe Church Centre, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
For event organisers in Aycliffe
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Nearby places to Aycliffe
Also in Aycliffe
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Aycliffe until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Questions from Aycliffe
Can you cater a reception after a service at Aycliffe Church Centre?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Aycliffe for guests?
The closest is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Aycliffe
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Drinks receptions around Aycliffe
Aycliffe is about 1 mile south of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. For an event in Aycliffe, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Aycliffe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Aycliffe to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Parks such as Western Heights LNR have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you are looking at a historic venue around Aycliffe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in CT17 and CT15, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Manor Road, Mount Road and Rugby Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Aycliffe, we also cover Maxton (1 mile north), Farthingloe (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (2 miles west), Dover (2 miles north) and River (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aycliffe include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Aycliffe include Astor College for the Arts (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (0.7 miles north)
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Aycliffe
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Aycliffe and the whole of Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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