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Tapas & canapé catering in Blue Town, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Blue Town. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Blue Town
Who books tapas catering in Blue Town?
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Blue Town book us for occasions like:
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Parks such as Barton's Point Coastal Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
Tapas catering for your event in Blue Town
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and table tapas as a starter.
Tapas make a party in Blue Town easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Blue Town has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Blue Town
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Blue Town: venues and local tips
Blue Town is about 3 miles north-west of Minster, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Blue Town. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Blue Town to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Blue Town, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity.
We cover events in every part of the ME12 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on New Road, Kent Road and West Lane. Blue Town is on the A249, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Blue Town, we also cover Sheerness (1 mile south-east), Grain (2 miles north-west), Halfway Houses (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south) and Wallend (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (14 miles south-east), Faversham (11 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles south-east) and Davington (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluetown Heritage Centre (less than half a mile east).
- Schools near Blue Town include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
FAQs for Blue Town
How far is Blue Town from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much does tapas catering cost in Blue Town?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater in Blue Town?
We do. We cook at events in Blue Town and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Blue Town
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Towns and villages near Blue Town
More for events in Blue Town
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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