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Tapas & canapé catering in Round Street, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Round Street.
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Round Street
Perfect for your event in Round Street
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
A picnic in Jeskyns? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
Tapas catering for your event in Round Street
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We are frequently asked to cater tapas before paella and table tapas as a starter, serving gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Round Street, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about tapas catering in Round Street
Is Round Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Round Street close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Receptions and parties in Round Street
Round Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For an event in Round Street, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Round Street to London (22 miles away).
Historic houses near Round Street include Cobham College (0.9 miles east) and Starkey Castle (4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Room, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Kent takes in DA13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Sole Street (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile south-east), Nash Street (1 mile west), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Henley Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.5 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Round Street includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway Inn (0.6 miles south)
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Round Street is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or DA13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Round Street
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Round Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Nearby places to Round Street
Also in Round Street
- 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