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Tapas Catering for Kent Street events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Kent Street and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Kent Street
Tapas catering for your event in Kent Street
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook padrón peppers, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Kent Street, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Kent Street and the whole of Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Kent Street
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
Drinks receptions around Kent Street
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Kent Street to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Kent Street to London (26 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Lawrence's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Manor Park Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
We cook at events all over ME18. Whether your event is on Kent Street and Malling Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Kent Street, we cover Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
The process
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 Kent Street has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for Kent Street
Is Kent Street close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Lawrence's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Tapas go out to the tables.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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