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Tapas & canapé catering in Hythe, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Hythe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Book tapas catering in Hythe
Receptions and parties in Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. For an event in Hythe, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Hythe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Hythe to Canterbury (14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Hythe is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area. From High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. You’ll find Hythe on the A259 and A261, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Tapas catering for your event in Hythe
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include tortilla española, croquetas and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and birthday and anniversary parties.
In Hythe, tapas and paella together make a complete menu. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
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Hythe: your questions answered
Can you cook in Oaklands Park?
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 at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cover Hythe?
We do. Hythe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
For event organisers in Hythe
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Who books tapas catering in Hythe?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Hythe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Hythe is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Hythe? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Hythe
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And 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