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Tapas Catering for Dymchurch events
Planning tapas catering in Dymchurch? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Dymchurch events
Dymchurch: venues and local tips
Dymchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Dymchurch and nearby villages. Dymchurch is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Historic buildings near Dymchurch often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across TN29 and CT21 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and The Oval or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Dymchurch for tapas catering include Donkey Street (1 mile north), West Hythe (3 miles north-east), Palmarsh (3 miles north-east), Lympne (3 miles north) and Berwick (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Dover (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (15 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Tapas catering in Dymchurch, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. For engagement parties and work receptions, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Around Dymchurch, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Why choose live paella in Dymchurch?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Dymchurch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
FAQs for Dymchurch
Which station should guests use for Dymchurch?
Westenhanger station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Nearby places to Dymchurch
Also in Dymchurch
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Dymchurch is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Dymchurch? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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