Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Hollybushes events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hollybushes.
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Hollybushes events
About our tapas catering in Hollybushes
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and drinks reception canapés.
Near Hollybushes, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
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How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Hollybushes is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For event organisers in Hollybushes
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books tapas catering in Hollybushes?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hollybushes, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What affects the price in Hollybushes
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Hollybushes
- Events in Hollybushes and across Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Hollybushes
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Hollybushes close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Hollybushes: venues and local tips
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For an event in Hollybushes, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Hollybushes is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hollybushes to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hollybushes, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Sittingbourne station is about 3.7 miles away. Hollybushes is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Hollybushes for tapas catering include Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
- 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