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Tapas & canapé catering in Sandling, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Sandling.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering in Sandling
How our tapas catering works in Sandling
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and drinks reception canapés, serving padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
Near Sandling, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Sandling
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Planning a tapas spread in Sandling
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. For an event in Sandling, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Sandling. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.6 miles west) and Acrise Place (4.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Sandling, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Sandling is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in CT21, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sandling include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Sandling include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Nearby places to Sandling
Also in Sandling
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Sandling
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Sandling
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sandling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
A picnic in Brockhill Country Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Sandling has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Sandling questions
What’s the nearest station to Sandling for guests?
Sandling has its own station: Sandling station.
Is Sandling close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater in Sandling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Sandling is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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