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Tapas Catering for Linkhill events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Linkhill and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Linkhill events
Tapas catering for your event in Linkhill
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. For evening sharing boards and drinks reception canapés, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Linkhill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Linkhill questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Mission Church?
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.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Who books tapas catering in Linkhill?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic houses near Linkhill include Great Dixter (1.8 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
What affects the price in Linkhill
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planning a tapas spread in Linkhill
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. From the centre of Linkhill to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Linkhill to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Mission Church. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Linkhill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Linkhill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN18 is planned around your venue and timings. For events just outside Linkhill, we cover Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Linkhill includes Flatropers Wood.
Also in Linkhill
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Linkhill is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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