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Tapas Catering for Pett Bottom events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pett Bottom: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
Book tapas catering in Pett Bottom
How our tapas catering works in Pett Bottom
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re often asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and canapés with welcome drinks, serving padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Pett Bottom, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Pett Bottom is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Pett Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Pett Bottom
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Pett Bottom, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also near Pett Bottom
Also in Pett Bottom
Receptions and parties in Pett Bottom
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 922 places in Kent.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Pett Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Pett Bottom, we also cover Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (less than half a mile south-east)
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
Questions from Pett Bottom
Do you come out to small places like Pett Bottom?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Pett Bottom?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles away.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Pett Bottom
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Pett Bottom and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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