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Tapas Catering in Hunters Forstal
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hunters Forstal. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Hunters Forstal
How our tapas catering works in Hunters Forstal
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook croquetas, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and evening grazing.
Near Hunters Forstal, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Drinks receptions around Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Hunters Forstal. Hunters Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Bartholomew. Historic buildings near Hunters Forstal often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in CT6, we plan around your venue. From Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Hunters Forstal, we also cover Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hunters Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Hunters Forstal has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- 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
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Hunters Forstal
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 1.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
Towns and villages near Hunters Forstal
What else we do in Hunters Forstal
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Common questions in Hunters Forstal
Could we have live paella in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook near the sea around Hunters Forstal?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cater in Hunters Forstal?
We do. We cook at events in Hunters Forstal and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What affects the price in Hunters Forstal
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hunters Forstal
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Kent, including Hunters Forstal
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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