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Tapas Catering in Chartham
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chartham.
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Chartham
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Chartham
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Chartham
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and engagement drinks, with albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
Near Chartham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Your questions about tapas catering in Chartham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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.
Can you cook in No Man's Orchard?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
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Also in Chartham
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re 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 keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
Chartham: venues and local tips
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the pans to you. Chartham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. For guests coming by train, Chartham station is in Chartham itself. Chartham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Station Road, River Court and The Green or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Who books tapas catering in Chartham?
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Chartham:
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chartham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Chartham is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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- 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