Kent · England
Tapas Catering in Hernhill
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hernhill and across Kent.
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Hernhill
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Hernhill is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Tapas catering in Hernhill, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We are often asked to cater birthday drinks and receptions and drinks parties, serving patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Near Hernhill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Hernhill
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Hernhill and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Occasions we cook for in Hernhill
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hernhill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nearby places to Hernhill
Other catering in Hernhill
Drinks receptions around Hernhill
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For tapas catering in Hernhill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Hernhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Hernhill to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Historic buildings near Hernhill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Hernhill, we also cover Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Your questions about tapas catering in Hernhill
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hernhill close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater in Hernhill?
We do. We cook at events in Hernhill and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Tapas go out to the tables.
Add a live paella main.
- 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