Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cop Street, Kent
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 Cop Street.
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Cop Street
How our tapas catering works in Cop Street
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s evening grazing and launches and office parties, we can cook patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
In a rural spot like Cop Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Receptions and parties in Cop Street
Cop Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Cop Street, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Cop Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.9 miles south-east.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Weddington (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile south), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Cop Street includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequer Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cop Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we cook for in Cop Street
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Cop Street stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Cop Street
How far is Cop Street from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Cop Street for guests?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Cop Street
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Cop Street and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
What else we do in Cop Street
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Table tapas are set down to share.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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