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Tapas & canapé catering in Oad Street, Kent
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Oad Street and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Oad Street
Tapas catering in Oad Street, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s table tapas as a starter and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a country party near Oad Street, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Oad Street has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Oad Street
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Drinks receptions around Oad Street
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Oad Street to Canterbury (18 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Oad Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oad Street, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Danaway (1 mile north-west), Chestnut Street (1 mile north), Silver Street (1 mile south-east), Bredgar (1 mile south-east) and South Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Plough & Harrow pub (under half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many courses
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or ME9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Towns and villages near Oad Street
Also in Oad Street
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Questions from Oad Street
Is Oad Street close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Events we cater in Oad Street
Tapas get people talking.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Oad Street and Kent:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: Newington station is about 1.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
- 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