Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hersden, Kent
Looking for tapas catering in Hersden? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Hersden
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How our tapas catering works in Hersden
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing tapas starters and tapas before paella.
Tapas make a party in Hersden easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Also near Hersden
Also in Hersden
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Events we cater in Hersden
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hersden, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Hersden stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Read more
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hersden
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Hersden
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. For tapas catering in Hersden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hersden. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Hersden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close. Other places close to Hersden for tapas catering include Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hersden include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Questions from Hersden
How far is Hersden from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cover Hersden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hersden and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Why choose live paella in Hersden?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Hersden
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Hersden and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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