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Tapas & canapé catering in Birchington, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Birchington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Birchington
Tapas catering in Birchington, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Birchington. Popular choices include tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and we are often booked for table tapas as a starter and office parties and launches.
For a party in a place like Birchington, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Birchington stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Birchington
Birchington is about 3 miles west of Margate, in Kent. Events in Birchington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Birchington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Birchington has its own station, Birchington-On-Sea station. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in CT7, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Lyell Road, The Square and Alpha Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Acol (1 mile south), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile east), Garlinge (2 miles east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles south) and Westbrook (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles south-west), Margate (3 miles east), Ramsgate (5 miles south-east), Broadstairs (5 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles west) and Deal (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Powell-Cotton Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Margate West (2 miles east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include King Ethelbert School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Powell Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Birchington hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Birchington
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Birchington and Kent:
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Birchington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
Nearby places to Birchington
More for events in Birchington
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Common questions in Birchington
Can you cook near the sea around Birchington?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Do you cover Birchington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Birchington is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much does tapas catering cost in Birchington?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
- 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