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Tapas Catering for Saltwood events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Saltwood.
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Saltwood events
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas catering for your event in Saltwood
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. For office parties and launches and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near Saltwood, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Also near Saltwood
Also in Saltwood
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Saltwood
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. For tapas catering in Saltwood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Saltwood. Saltwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
A picnic in Brockhill Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (2.2 miles north-west) and Acrise Place (4.6 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Saltwood is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about a mile, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in CT21 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Saltwood, we also cover Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Saltwood include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Saltwood include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (0.6 miles south)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Saltwood until about 9:15pm, 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.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Saltwood
- Events in Saltwood and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Saltwood?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
Saltwood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Saltwood for guests?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is Saltwood close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
- 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