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Tapas & canapé catering in Bobbing, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bobbing and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Bobbing
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
About our tapas catering in Bobbing
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it’s engagement celebrations and table tapas as a starter, we can cook patatas bravas, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Bobbing, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Bobbing until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bobbing, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Perfect for your event in Bobbing
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
In Bobbing and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Bobbing?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Bobbing
- Events in Bobbing and across Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Your questions about tapas catering in Bobbing
Is Bobbing too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come to Bobbing?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bobbing and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Bobbing: venues and local tips
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For tapas catering in Bobbing, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Bobbing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bobbing to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Bobbing, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.4 miles west. Bobbing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Bobbing, we cover Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
- 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