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Tapas Catering in Durlock
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Durlock and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Durlock events
Tapas catering in Durlock, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s tapas starters and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
Near Durlock, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Perfect for your event in Durlock
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever you are celebrating in Durlock, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
FAQs for Durlock
How far is Durlock from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How much does tapas catering cost in Durlock?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Durlock 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Durlock
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
What affects the price in Durlock
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Durlock
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Durlock, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Durlock is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Durlock, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Sandwich station is about 3.5 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Durlock, we cover Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
Other catering in Durlock
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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