Kent · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Murston, Kent
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Murston: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Murston?
Tapas catering in Murston, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and birthday drinks, serving tortilla española, croquetas and patatas bravas.
For a party in a place like Murston, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
For event organisers in Murston
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning a tapas spread in Murston
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For tapas catering in Murston, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Murston is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Historic buildings near Murston often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. A picnic in Milton Creek Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Murston, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over ME10 and ME9. Your event could be at a home on Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road. Close by, we cover events in Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (within half a mile west).
- Schools near Murston include Sittingbourne Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books tapas catering in Murston?
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Murston, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
What affects the price in Murston
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Murston until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Murston? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Murston
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Murston and across Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
FAQs for Murston
Is Murston close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Towns and villages near Murston
More for events in Murston
- 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