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Tapas & canapé catering in Sandling, Kent
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sandling and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Sandling
Tapas catering in Sandling, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and evening grazing, with tortilla española, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Sandling, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Sandling is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Sandling
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Sandling: venues and local tips
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME14 area, we can bring the pans to you. Sandling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandling, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the ME14, ME16 and ME20 postcode area. From Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the M20, Sandling is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Sandling, we also cover Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Sandling include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (less than half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head typically 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 choose Love Paella in Sandling
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Sandling
Other catering in Sandling
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning tapas catering in Sandling? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Who books tapas catering in Sandling?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sandling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Sandling, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
Sandling questions
Can you cook in Tyland Barn?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Sandling?
Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you cover Sandling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Sandling is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
- 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