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Tapas & canapé catering in Heart's Delight, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Heart's Delight. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Heart's Delight
Tapas catering for your event in Heart's Delight
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and evening sharing boards.
In a rural spot like Heart's Delight, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For tapas catering in Heart's Delight, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Heart's Delight is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Sittingbourne station is about 1.4 miles away. Heart's Delight is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in ME10 and ME9, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Borden Lane and Coppins Lane. We also cook at events in Borden (1 mile north-west), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.7 miles north-east).
- Schools near Heart's Delight include Westlands School (0.9 miles north)
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Heart's Delight has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Where we can cook in Heart's Delight
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Who books tapas catering in Heart's Delight?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Heart's Delight and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic buildings near Heart's Delight often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
FAQs for Heart's Delight
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How far is Heart's Delight from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Heart's Delight? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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