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Tapas & canapé catering in Lynsted, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lynsted: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Lynsted events
How our tapas catering works in Lynsted
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are tortilla española, Serrano ham and croquetas, and we are frequently booked for drinks reception canapés and tapas with a paella main course.
In a rural spot like Lynsted, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Lynsted? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Lynsted
Other catering in Lynsted
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Lynsted is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Lynsted
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Lynsted, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Lynsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Lynsted to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Lynsted, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Lynsted is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of ME9. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Lynsted, we also cover Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Lynsted
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Kent, including Lynsted
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Lynsted
Is Lynsted close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Lynsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in Lynsted?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lynsted is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Events we cater in Lynsted
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- 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