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Tapas Catering for Lower Halstow events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Lower Halstow and across Kent.
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Lower Halstow
Tapas catering for your event in Lower Halstow
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are Serrano ham, albóndigas and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater cocktail parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Lower Halstow, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Who books tapas catering in Lower Halstow?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
What affects the price in Lower Halstow
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Places near Lower Halstow
Other catering in Lower Halstow
Lower Halstow questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Lower Halstow close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Lower Halstow has daylight until about 9:15pm 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.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a tapas spread in Lower Halstow
Lower Halstow is about 3 miles north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Lower Halstow will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Historic buildings near Lower Halstow frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: Newington station is about 1.3 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lower Halstow, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. Streets in the area include The Street, Burntwick Drive and Westmoreland Drive, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Lower Halstow for tapas catering include Upchurch (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile south), Keycol (2 miles south-east) and Moor Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles south-east), Gravesend (13 miles west), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (5.5 miles west) and Court Hall Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Halstow include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Tuns Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose live paella in Lower Halstow?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Halstow
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And Our guide to 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