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Tapas & canapé catering in Greenhill, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Greenhill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Greenhill
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Tapas catering for your event in Greenhill
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for anniversary parties and cocktail parties.
Around Greenhill, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Greenhill has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Questions from Greenhill
What’s the nearest station to Greenhill for guests?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much does tapas catering cost in Greenhill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Planning a tapas spread in Greenhill
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Greenhill, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Greenhill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Peter. Parks such as Curtis Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in CT6 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Greenhill include Herne Bay High School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Greenhill
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Greenhill
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. 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 Greenhill hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
- 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