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Tapas & canapé catering in Frinsted, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Frinsted? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Frinsted?
Tapas catering for your event in Frinsted
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and work receptions, with croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
Near Frinsted, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Frinsted: your questions answered
How far is Frinsted from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
More for events in Frinsted
Working with your venue
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
What affects the price in Frinsted
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Frinsted
- Events in Frinsted and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Frinsted stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late 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.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
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 send us your details through our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Frinsted
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Frinsted and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Giles, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Frinsted, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Frinsted, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in ME9, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.5 miles west)
- 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