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Tapas Catering for Hassell Street events
Looking for tapas catering in Hassell Street? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Hassell Street
Occasions we cook for in Hassell Street
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hassell Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Hassell Street frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
About our tapas catering in Hassell Street
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for receptions and drinks parties and table tapas as a starter.
Near Hassell Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Hassell Street: venues and local tips
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the pans to you. Hassell Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Wye station is about 2.7 miles away. Hassell Street is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of TN25. We also cook at events in Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Hassell Street includes Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Woodmans Arms (under half a mile west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or TN25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Hassell Street?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. There is 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Hassell Street
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Hassell Street
Other catering in Hassell Street
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Add a live paella main.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Hassell Street until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Hassell Street
Is Hassell Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Hassell Street from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
- 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