Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Bockhanger events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bockhanger and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Bockhanger
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
How our tapas catering works in Bockhanger
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. For tapas with a paella main course and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers and more.
In Bockhanger, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Drinks receptions around Bockhanger
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Bockhanger or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Bockhanger include Godinton House (2.1 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. A picnic in Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Bockhanger is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across TN24 and TN25 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Bockhanger for tapas catering include Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bockhanger include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Your questions about tapas catering in Bockhanger
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Bockhanger
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Nearby places to Bockhanger
Also in Bockhanger
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Who books tapas catering in Bockhanger?
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Bockhanger has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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 suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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