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Tapas Catering in Ripple
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Ripple and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Ripple
Why choose live paella in Ripple?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Tapas catering in Ripple, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For sharing tapas starters and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and croquetas.
Near Ripple, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Towns and villages near Ripple
More for events in Ripple
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Ripple: venues and local tips
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Ripple and nearby villages. Ripple is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Ripple to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Walmer station is about 1.1 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ripple, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of CT14. Your event could be at a home on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Ripple, we also cover Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Goodwin Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Ripple?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Ripple:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
Common questions in Ripple
Do you come out to small places like Ripple?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come to Ripple?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Ripple is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Ripple until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
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