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Tapas & canapé catering in Denstroude, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Denstroude and the surrounding area.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Denstroude
Tapas catering for your event in Denstroude
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For drinks reception canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook croquetas, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near Denstroude, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Denstroude: your questions answered
Is Denstroude close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Foxes Cross Bottom?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Events we cater in Denstroude
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Denstroude, people book us for events such as:
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Whitstable station is about 3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
Places near Denstroude
Also in Denstroude
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Denstroude: venues and local tips
Denstroude is about 3 miles south of Whitstable, in Kent. Across the CT2 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
A picnic in Foxes Cross Bottom? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. If you are looking at a historic venue around Denstroude, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Denstroude for tapas catering include Honey Hill (1 mile east), Yorkletts (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile south-east), Tyler Hill (2 miles east) and Hackington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (6 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (3.4 miles north) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Denstroude
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Denstroude stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Denstroude
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Where we can cook in Denstroude
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Denstroude
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
What affects the price in Denstroude
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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