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Tapas Catering for Chislet events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Chislet and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering in Chislet
About our tapas catering in Chislet
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are padrón peppers, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties.
For a country party near Chislet, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Where we can cook in Chislet
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Events we cater in Chislet
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Chislet and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.7 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Chislet is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Chislet hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Chislet
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Chislet
Chislet is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT3 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over the CT3 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Chitty (1 mile east), Boyden Gate (1 mile north), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Hoath (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Towns and villages near Chislet
Other catering in Chislet
Chislet questions
Could we have live paella in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Chislet from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
For event organisers in Chislet
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
- 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